Wheelchair Skills Training

Led by Jamie Hamilton an OT with lived experience and an illustrious wheelchair sports career, who believes that developing confidence and independence using a wheelchair is essential for everyday live and all activities of daily living. Our wheelchair skills training helps users improve their control, safety and efficiency in a range of environments.

Building Confidence and Independence

Jamie Hamilton, a lifelong wheelchair user, has for many years taught wheelchair skills to individuals and for charities such as Whizz-Kidz and ASBAH (now named SHINE). Jamie believes that being proficient and confident in your wheelchair allows you to access more places and builds your self-esteem.

Our training sessions are tailored to individual needs. We cover everything from basic manoeuvring to advanced techniques for navigating obstacles, uneven terrain, and public spaces. We focus on practical skills that empower users to feel more in control, whether at home, work, or out in the community.

Sessions are delivered by an experienced professional who provides practical guidance and support to ensure each participant gains the skills needed to move safely and independently.

Training is open to permanent and part-time wheelchair users and can be tailored to meet your needs, from basic to very advanced skills. The course is held over one day and is designed to be intensive, so that you leave feeling equipped with all the skills you need to live more independently and access more places. Alternatively, if you want to take your time learning the wheelchair skills crucial for daily living, we have an 8-week course. The content is the same, only delivered at a slower pace.

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You’ll find the support you need to make sure that things runs smoothly. I'm here to help you with any questions.

Expertise

Your project will be handled expertly every time. I make sure you get the very best evidence based interventions, assessments and advice based on your needs.

Experienced

You’ll find the support you need to make sure that things runs smoothly. I'm here to help you with any questions.

When we replace "I" with "We" illness becomes Wellness.

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What people say...

"Fantastic service, Jamie is an absolute star, highest recommendation possible 10/10

Gavin

“Jamie was professional, helpful, friendly, and took the time to understand my needs and make recommendation's based on that. I feel much better about being able to continue working based on the changes and equipment he discussed with me”

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“Overall, I want to say a huge thank you! The new equipment that Jamie assessed me for has given me independence, freedom, and the opportunity to start a new chapter. It’s enabled me to participate in social activities I was unable to before. The equipment has given me equality and freedom! This equipment has had a substantial impact on both my mental and physical health in the most positive of ways. It has given me hope, optimism and filled me with confidence to mobilise independently with a positive future ahead.”

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