heelchair
is often an indispensible device for patients who suffer from severe
physical disabilities. Our NTWC colleagues set up a wheelchair bank.
With the sponsorship of over $2.2 million by The Hong Kong Jockey
Club Charities Trust, over 80 specialised wheelchairs with rotation,
ascending/descending and standing support function were added to
the bank. Patients can loan the wheelchairs free of charge on a
short term basis, which greatly improves their self-care ability
and quality of life.
The NTWC Seating Clinic provides further support by offering a one-stop assessment service. A team of medical professionals, including pediatricians, orthopedists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and orthopedists, will assist patients to choose the right wheelchair effectively, enabling them to retain regular social life.
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