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For Sale
Accessible Equipment for Sale
Disability North can help you buy and sell disability-related equipment through our regularly updated second-hand equipment listings.
Please note: Disability North provides this information service only and cannot guarantee the suitability, safety, condition, or quality of any items advertised.
CareCo Melbourne Dual Motor Riser Recliner Chair
CareCo Melbourne Dual Motor Riser Recliner Chair. The chair is in perfect condition, used for less than a year. The dual motor allows the backrest and footrest to be adjusted independently to find a perfect position and it lifts to ease getting on and off. The plush cushioning in the seat base and the backrest, which includes extra cushioning around the lower back offers extra comfort.
6 button handset to easily control the leg rest, backrest and chair itself.
• Dimensions
Height -100cm
Depth – 96cm
Width – 78.5cm
Pick up only – South Northumberland
Price: £400
Contact: 07944395114 (Andrea)
Sterling Sapphire 2 Mobility Scooter
Sterling Sapphire 2 Mobility Scooter in good Condition. Black / Silver metallic paint. Pneumatic tyres for more comfortable ride. Adjustable seat height and steering column angle. Hardly used and stored indoors when not in use. Mid-sized mobility scooter with speed of up to 4mph and 19 mile range. Can be separated in to 4 parts for transportation. Cost £1,000 from mobility direct in 2023. Collection only from NE15 (Throckley, Newcastle Upon Tyne).
Crack in front fairing (has been glued) can be seen on photos.
Price: £250
Contact: 07887932525 (Michael)
Grosvenor rise/recliner chair
Cost £2,700 and never used. Location Hebburn.
Price: £400
Contact: 07800971986 (Bob)
Extra Care Manual Chair with lateral back
It’s a supreme adjusta chair with soft footplate and foot pillow. Foam topper seat cushion. Dark blue colour. Easy to clean fabric. Tilts back 40 degrees and is on 4 wheels and easily manoeuvrable. Bought from peaches the chair shop for £2,500 and only used a handful of times. Ready for collection ASAP.
Price: £2000 ONO
Contact: 07747135708 (Stephen)
Unused Luxury Dormeo Sorrento Profiling Bed
Dormeo Sorrento 4ft Small Double Electric Profiling Bed.
• Condition: Brand new / unused (never slept in) • Retail Price: Over £3,200 • Description: High-end adjustable bed with mattress and electric profiling base. Full head and foot adjustment via remote. Excellent condition, pristine.
Logistics: Collection only from Boldon, NE36 0JD. Please note the buyer will need to assist with dismantling and have a suitable vehicle for the small double mattress/base.
Price: £1,200 ONO
Contact: 07903 503162 (Norman)
Travel
Travel Made Easy
Travelling shouldn’t be a barrier to independence. We’ve gathered practical advice and links to help you move around the North East and beyond with confidence. These resources can help you plan journeys that work for you, across public transport, accessible taxi services and mobility schemes.
Adapt North East: Accessible Community Transport
Provides wheelchair-accessible transport, Dial-A-Ride services and community minibus hire across Northumberland and surrounding areas.
Find Out MoreNEED Ltd (North East Equality & Diversity): Accessible Transport Services
Provides wheelchair-accessible transport, Dial-A-Ride services and community minibus hire across Northumberland and surrounding areas.
Find Out MoreTyne & Wear TaxiCard Scheme
A subsidised taxi scheme for residents who find it difficult or impossible to use public transport due to disability.
Find Out MoreNexus / Tyne & Wear Metro: Disabled Concessionary Travel Pass
Information on disabled-person travel passes, eligibility and support for bus, Metro and ferry travel.
Find Out MoreEnglish National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS)
Government information on disabled-person eligibility for free or discounted bus travel across England.
Find Out MoreMotability Scheme: Accessible Cars, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles & Scooters
Allows eligible disabled people to lease a new car, WAV or mobility scooter using their mobility allowance.
Find Out More
Service
Leisure & Community
Staying active and connected is an important part of living well. Whether you enjoy sports, arts, culture or are looking for a friendly community, there are inclusive opportunities across the North East designed with accessibility in mind. Explore local clubs, creative groups and venues that put accessibility first and support you to get involved in ways that work for you.
North East Warriors Wheelchair Basketball Club
North East Warriors Wheelchair Basketball Club, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, is a competitive and inclusive team dedicated to developing wheelchair basketball in the region.
Smile Through Sport
Smile Through Sport was founded to provide the opportunity for disabled people of all ages across the North East to access high quality sport and physical activity.
Swimming Sessions: Better Leisure
Accessible pool facilities offering hoists, changing places, quiet swim sessions and inclusive lessons.
Cinemas with Accessible Screenings: Tyneside Cinema
Enjoy subtitled, audio-described films and relaxed screenings in an accessible venue.
Theatre Performances: Northern Stage
Northern Stage offers a range of accessibility services and support to help disabled audience members enjoy performances and events.
Theatre Performances: Sunderland Empire
Sunderland Empire offers a range of accessibility services and facilities to help ensure all visitors can enjoy live performances in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Theatre Performances: Newcastle Theatre Royal
Newcastle Theatre Royal offers a range of accessibility services and facilities to help make theatre accessible to all visitors.
Disability Cricket: Durham Cricket Foundation
Inclusive cricket sessions for disabled adults and children with adapted formats and friendly coaching.