Walking frame

Thu 18 Apr, 14:17 (last edited on Thu 18 Apr, 14:44)

Are you sure that you can't borrow one of these from NHS Oxfordshire? They have several sizes of walking frame. Mine have been returned, so I can't help you.

NB I recommend adding a basket to the walking frame if you have the option to do so.

The website is here: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/social-and-health-care/adult-social-care/adult-social-care-services/living-home/equipment-help-you-home

I found the website contact pages did not always work well, and you may prefer to phone instead. 

See also https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/care-services-equipment-and-care-homes/walking-aids-wheelchairs-and-mobility-scooters/

This booklet might also be useful about available services: https://www.connecthealth.co.uk/app/uploads/2022/09/Oxfordshire-Patient-Guide.pdf

Thu 18 Apr, 10:56

Thanks Chris. We did that, but the legs were still just too short to fit my husband. S

Thu 18 Apr, 10:05

dear Sarah my wife has a walking frame that you can adjust the height by pressing in the

small spring loaded dowl`s to lengthen the hight of the frame.....Chris Wastie

Wed 17 Apr, 18:21

Does anyone have a walking frame they could sell/lend to us? It's a simple grey metal frame, with two small wheels at the front. Often called a zimmer frame. We were kindly lent one, but it was too small, so we are hoping for a taller one. Many thanks. Sarah 07786356605