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SozMarch 1, 2026 at 5:48 PM
ReplyDeleteAfter my accident (3 years ago this May) my husband bought me a 3 wheeler as soon as I came out of hospital. It gave me some independence and gave me the freedom to walk round the village on my own. The make of mine is JAZZ - it has a bag which will carry up to 7kg and most importantly, a seat which is used a lot. On a good surface I can walk for up 3/4 miles, with quite a few sit downs!! I have used it on grass and with some determination it enabled me to get up to Swyre Head over firm but stony terrain. I tend to use a crutch now as it’s quicker than packing Jazz in the car but that makes me one sided and gives my shoulder a lot of pain. I do appreciate your need for an extra hand, particularly if using 2 crutches. A 3 wheeler would enable you to walk around your garden and if you had a table the right height, you could sit and do jobs like potting on etc. I find it v useful for unloading the car. I’ve stopped thinking about how old I must look - anything that helps you to move is a bonus.
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Lady RMarch 1, 2026 at 11:56 PM
So sorry to hear of current health problems that are occurring amongst you but glad some really good solutions being put forward - whatever it takes to keep us all safe and bogging away!
I used my collapsible stick in the snowy rainy weather and it is still very much to hand.
AnrolMarch 2, 2026 at 4:13 AM
ReplyDeleteAP the shop in Farnham is a megastore but I am not too sure how far it is from you.
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ArcherphileMarch 2, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Many thanks to everyone who has commented and put forward suggestions about a walker. And other ways of coping. Farnham is quite far for us to get to but I should be able to find something locally. I will look on Gumtree as well as in local charity shops etc. Feeling much more positive today after all your help and concern. Thank you all.
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KPnutsMarch 2, 2026 at 8:21 AM
There is a group called Alresford Pigs who have a selection of aides that they lend out who are very helpful, not sur how far you are from Alresford, but Alton may have a similar group.
ArcherphileMarch 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
ReplyDeleteThanks KP. Alton & Alresford about equidistant from us. But I think I really want to get a second hand one rather than borrow. Loads on Gumtree too, so plenty of scope for finding one.
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SozMarch 2, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Ive been using JAZZ in the garden today and I can’t count - it has 4 wheels not 3 , probably more stable than the 3. I have been using it mainly to sit on in between short bursts of pruning.
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MiriamMarch 2, 2026 at 5:56 PM
AP. It might be an idea to go somewhere to see what's available and what will suit your needs, as I would think that there are differences. Better to find out exactly what will help you. Just an thought.
AmbridgesMrsPMarch 2, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Another thought.
If you were to got to Alresford or Alton you could look at - and try - what’s available, borrow if a mind to, for as short a time as allowed, prior to making a final choice AND THEN buy on Gumtree after making an informed choice.
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AmbridgesMrsPMarch 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
This conversation is all grist to the mill.
I might be in the market for one of these or something similar in due course, myself.
MiriamMarch 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM
ReplyDeleteToday I got the notification of what my new SSP will be. I looks good on paper, but in reality when tax is deducted, the monthly increase on my council tax, water, utility bill payments plus the extra cost my weekly supermarket bill now costs me on my normal shop, ia taken into account, not much will be left over
At least I won't be any worse off.