I have a walking frame issued to me by the NHS when I was discharged from hospital after an x-ray revealed that the pain in my legs and back was caused by a hairline fracture known as an obscure fracture. The walking frame not only put some of my weight onto my arms rather than my legs. It gave me confidence. It also stopped me from lurching and falling sideways. You might fall sideways if you have a ainful hip or leg or back. Or if your balance is affected by something not working right in your ears.
So, the walking frame is a wonderful aid. But, as I walk from room to room, I cannot carry anything with me.
DIY Walking Frame Bag
After I looked online at all the attachments, I thought the mesh bags looked lightweight. An enclosed bag is tidier if you are out in public.
I didn't have a meash bag at home. I decided to try, as a temporary measure, attaching an ordinary supermarket tote bag. They have fixed handles.
The removable rope-like handles from the card and paper bags from dress shops provided me with a link between a Marks & Spencer tote bag and the cross bar of the walking frame.
If your frame is not designed for bags, and your bags are too big and heavy, they might tilt the frame when it is standing, or make it heavy to manoevre.
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Folding Wheechair
I was given a folding wheelchair by somebody in my street after I put out a request on our street whatsapp group.
After a couple of days I discovered it folded. So that you can put it into a car.
Here are some of the items I found online.
Folding Wheelchairs and Walking Frames
You can buy folding wheelchairs.
You can also buy folding walking frames.
Shopping Attachment Bag For Walking Frames
The simplest and cheapest is a net bag which attaches at six points. About Six pounds sterling and something.
Others have square or oblong stiff compartments for items and sometimes drinks or cup holders.
Useful Websites For Wheelchairs and Walking Frames
Wheelchair luggage carrier
https://remap.org.uk/solutions/luggage-carrier-attachment-for-wheelchair/
Walking frame shopping attachment
https://www.amazon.co.uk/walking-frame-caddy/s?k=walking+frame+caddy
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