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Moving around

The types of AT covered here aims to facilitate the user in all aspects of moving themselves from one place to another.

Hoists

Allows users to get into and out of baths, beds, chairs, and on and off the toilet, etc. usually with assistance of at least one carer

Motorised beds

Assists the user to sit up or lay down in bed

Motorised chairs

Assists the user to stand up and sit down in the chair

Outdoor vehicles

Gives users the independent ability to make jouneys

Powered wheelchairs

Usually gives a user independence in moving around indoors and sometimes outdoors

Stair lifts

Allows users to travel up and down stairs in buildings where there are no elevators