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Getting a wheelchair into a car (view report contents)

Using a hoist for a manual chair – a pictorial guide

You first attach the arm of the hoist (this depends on the type of hoist you are using)

attaching the arm of the hoist



You attach the chair to the hoist and use the hoist to lift the chair

attaching the chair to the hoist



You swing the chair round into the boot of the car

swinging the chair into the boot



You use the hoist to lower the chair into the boot

lowering the chair into the boot


You disconnect the arm of the hoist (this also depends on the type of hoist you have).

disconnecting the arm of the hoist)


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Introduction
Which type?
Wheelchair hoists

Wheelchair hoist summaries

Rooftop Hoists

Rooftop hoist summaries


Other ways of carrying a wheelchair
Racks and containers
Buying guide

Specialist trailers

Ramps
Finance
Helpful organisations
Mobility Centres
Suppliers