The aim of the Wheelchair Service is to provide high quality assessment and provision of wheel chair equipment, postural management and pressure relief cushioning to children and adults within the following clinical commissioning groups in South Staffordshire: Cannock Chase Stafford & Surrounds South East Staffordshire Seisdon South Staffordshire The service will provide assessment and education based at home, within clinical settings or within venues agreed by the service users. The key objectives of this service are:

— High patient, carer and referrer satisfaction.

— The Patient will be provided with the necessary and appropriate equipment to meet their clinical needs.

— Referral to assessment (Urgent), 2 weeks.

— Receipt of referral to assessment (Standard), 6 weeks.

— Deliver the service within the 18 week Referral to Treatment standard pathway.

— Prevent hospital admission and facilitate early discharge.

— Maximise or maintain function and quality of life of all Patients.

— All assessed provision is recorded and accessible for audit as required.

— Provision of patient/carer education.