We are a small specialist team that assesses people with permanent or long‑term mobility problems.
We provide buggies, manual wheelchairs and specialist seating based on your clinical needs. Working with the Regional Rehabilitation Engineering Service, we also provide powered wheelchairs.
We will assess you in the best place for you. This might be your home, school or a clinic.
Where can I find out more?
We accept referrals from trained health or social care professionals, such as:
- nurses
- GPs
- therapists
- social workers
There is a short waiting list for powered wheelchair assessments, but no waiting list for other assessments.
If you are a professional and want to refer someone, click here: Wheelchair Services Referral
For urgent referrals, such as for patients with life‑shortening conditions, we will respond within 3 working days.
We are based at South Tyneside District Hospital.
Our senior team in Wheelchair Services
Divisional director - Hannah Davidson
Directorate manager - Tim Burdett
Clinical director - Ruth Rayner
