Bariatric wheelchairs are specially designed to provide durable support and superior comfort for users of higher body weights or those that require stronger seating solutions. These wheelchairs utilize strong-framed materials, wider seat sizes, and offer strong weight limits to deliver reliability in mobility while promoting safety, dignity, and independence. At Welzo, we offer several bariatric wheelchair options that provide strong components and comfort design for your everyday needs and for use in care settings.

What Is a Bariatric Wheelchair?

Bariatric wheelchairs differ from regular wheelchairs in some ways, including:

• Reinforced steel or aluminium frames that can withstand greater loads
• Wider seat widths (at least 20 inches or more) that provide greater comfort
• Higher weight limits, typically between 150 kg (24 stone) and over 227 kg (35 stone)
• Heavy-duty wheels and tires made for stability and durability
• Braking systems and anti-tipping features

These wheelchair products are designed to support users needing additional support, without losing the features to be able to operate the mobility device easily. Check out similar products Welzo offers such as Transit Wheelchairs!

Health and Mobility Benefits

Moving specialist Dr James Carter:

“Bariatric wheelchairs not only give safety for their steel construction, but they increase the quality of the user’s life with using ergonomic seating that releives pressure sores and provides for good posture.”

In addition, these wheelchair products are wider and reinforced with cushions for proper weight distribution which is necessary for proper mobility and core function. This is very important for comfort and skin breakdown for users sitting longer periods.

Who Benefits From a Bariatric Wheelchair?

Bariatric wheelchairs are appropriate for users including:

• Individuals that have a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) and require specialty seating
• Users that recovering from particular surgeries and are in need of more support while recovering
• People with mobility issues and along with skin conditions relating to obesity or being overweight
• Care providers looking for durable, quality equipment for residential and/or clinical settings

Choosing the Correct Bariatric Wheelchair

When you are looking for a new bariatric wheelchair, it is important that you consider this:

• Weight limits and width for comfortable and safety seating positions
• Frame materials for strength and ease of use
• Cushions and pressure relief comes along with pressure softing material to protect the skin
• Portability if this will be used away from home or outside of the hospital
• Potential adjustability for different people for comfort and stability.

Explore Welzo's Bariatric Wheelchair Range

At Welzo, we deliver models of bariatric wheelchairs from heavy duty manual wheelchairs to power-assisted, that meet the rigorous UK standards. Whether or not you need a wheelchair for independence, or for clinical purposes, you can trust our collection of durable, robust, comfortable, and assistive help, to support your mobility needs. And if those don't seem to be enough, look into Welzo's Powerchairs!