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Manual Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are mobility assistive tools and solutions for anyone with difficulties walking from place to place safely. This includes those who are bed-bound, facing long term mobility loss and/or recovering from injury.

There are a wide variety of wheelchairs in Singapore suitable for all ages and medical needs. Some wheelchairs for the elderly include the recliner wheelchair and the geriatric wheelchair. Other wheelchairs like the manual wheelchair, the lightweight wheelchair and the foldable wheelchair are also versatile in a range of medical situations. These wheelchairs are also easy to transport in sedan cars for trips to medical appointments or a day out.

Besides purchasing a wheelchair, patients and caregivers also have the option to rent one. Long-term/short-term rental of wheelchairs in Singapore is a service provided by Medical Assistance4u. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between wheelchairs and pushchairs?

Wheelchairs have larger rear wheels, which allows the users to self-propel themselves to move around. Due to the larger rear wheel, wheelchairs are more stable compared to pushchairs. On the other hand, pushchairs have smaller rear wheels, requiring a caregiver to provide assistance to the user to move around.

Wheelchairs are one of the most commonly used assistive devices for individuals who face mobility issues. With wheelchairs, individuals will be able to, either by themselves or with the help from a caregiver, move around more easily.

Yes. Elderly who are able to walk short distances might not have adequate capacity to cope with long-distance walking. With the help of wheelchairs, they will be able to travel long-distance, improving their quality of life.

Wheelchairs are commonly designed for portability, thus the cushion on wheelchairs are thinner. If a user is on the wheelchair for a prolong period of time, the vibrations and impacts from movement might cause discomfort.


To increase the comfort of wheelchairs for wheelchair users, there are wheelchair accessories, such as the anti-sore cushion[insert product link], available in the market.

You can use SMF subsidies for the following types of devices: Walking aids; Basic wheelchair / pushchair. Do check with AIC for more information!

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Manual Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are mobility assistive tools and solutions for anyone with difficulties walking from place to place safely. This includes those who are bed-bound, facing long term mobility loss and/or recovering from injury.

There are a wide variety of wheelchairs in Singapore suitable for all ages and medical needs. Some wheelchairs for the elderly include the recliner wheelchair and the geriatric wheelchair. Other wheelchairs like the manual wheelchair, the lightweight wheelchair and the foldable wheelchair are also versatile in a range of medical situations. These wheelchairs are also easy to transport in sedan cars for trips to medical appointments or a day out.

Besides purchasing a wheelchair, patients and caregivers also have the option to rent one. Long-term/short-term rental of wheelchairs in Singapore is a service provided by Medical Assistance4u.