Established 1980
Established 1980
GETTING SEATED
Getting into and out of a vehicle can become more difficult following changes in mobility.
Vehicle access adaptations can reduce the distance, effort and physical movement involved in getting seated, whether you transfer from standing or from a wheelchair.
From simple transfer aids to powered swivel seats and person lifts, the right solution depends on how you transfer and the vehicle you use.
MAKING TRANSFERS EASIER
There is no single way to get into or out of a vehicle.
Some people can complete most of the transfer independently but find twisting, reaching or bridging the gap to the seat difficult.
Others may need the seat to move towards them, lower to wheelchair height or provide powered support throughout the transfer.
The most suitable adaptation will depend on:
Whether you transfer from standing or from a wheelchair.
How much of the transfer you can complete independently and where additional support is needed.
Door opening, seat position, height and available space all affect compatibility.
Some solutions can be installed for either position, subject to the vehicle.
A professional assessment allows all of these factors to be considered together.
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE
BraunAbility Turny Manual Swivel Seat
A manual swivel seat can make getting into and out of a vehicle easier by rotating towards the open door.
This brings the seat closer to the person transferring and can reduce the twisting and reaching involved in accessing a standard car seat.
It can provide a straightforward option for people who can complete some of the transfer themselves but find the usual seat position difficult to reach.
Key features
BraunAbility Carony Wheelchair Swivel Seat
The BraunAbility Carony system combines a swivel vehicle seat with a compatible wheelchair base.
The seat can rotate out of the vehicle and transfer onto the wheelchair base, allowing the user to remain seated throughout the transfer.
This can be particularly useful for people who are unable to bear weight or who find conventional transfers difficult or uncomfortable.
Key features
BraunAbility Turny Evo Swivel Seat
The Turny Evo is a powered swivel and lowering seat designed to assist with getting into and out of a vehicle.
The seat rotates out through the door and lowers to a more accessible height.
Its movement can be programmed around the vehicle and the individual, helping to maximise available legroom and headroom during the transfer.
It can be used by drivers or passengers and can be particularly useful where there is a significant height difference between a wheelchair and the standard car seat.
Key features
Autochair Milford Person Lift
The Milford Person Lift can help transfer someone into or out of a vehicle without requiring another person to physically lift them.
A powered lifting mechanism and sling support the user during the transfer between a wheelchair and the vehicle.
It may be suitable for people who have difficulty transferring independently or who need a greater level of support.
Key features
Autochair Transfer Plate
A transfer plate provides a stable surface between a mobility device and the vehicle seat.
By bridging part of the gap, it can reduce the distance someone needs to move during the transfer.
It can also help people who experience hip discomfort or find the twisting and ducking involved in getting seated from a standing position difficult.
Key features
CHOOSING A SOLUTION
Two people using the same vehicle may need very different solutions.
The assessment is focused on the complete transfer rather than choosing a product in isolation.
Tell us how you currently get into and out of your vehicle and what part of the transfer you find difficult.
We can assess your mobility and vehicle together and explain the options available.
DIFFERENT TRANSFERS
I can transfer independently, but reaching the seat is difficult
A transfer plate or manual swivel seat may help reduce the gap, twisting or reaching involved in getting seated.
I use a wheelchair and the car seat is too high or difficult to reach
A powered swivel and lowering seat such as the Turny Evo can bring the seat towards a more accessible transfer height.
I need support throughout the transfer
A person lift can provide powered assistance between a wheelchair and the vehicle.
I cannot safely transfer out of my seat
A system such as the Carony can allow the vehicle seat itself to transfer onto a compatible wheelchair base, so the user remains seated.
FROM ASSESSMENT TO FITTING
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Explain whether you transfer from standing or from a wheelchair and which part of getting seated you find difficult.
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We consider your mobility, the level of assistance you need, the vehicle layout and whether the adaptation is intended for a driver or passenger.
03
Once we understand the transfer and the vehicle, we can explain which solutions may be appropriate.
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The chosen system is professionally installed and configured for the vehicle and intended user.
DRIVER OR PASSENGER
Several of the solutions within the range can support either a driver or passenger, depending on the vehicle and adaptation.
For someone who wants to continue driving, the ability to transfer into the driver’s seat may be just one part of the overall solution.
Where required, Getting Seated adaptations can also be considered alongside our Driving Support range.
A COMPLETE VEHICLE SOLUTION
Sometimes the easiest way to improve vehicle access is to consider the car and adaptations together.
Adapt & Drive allows vehicle choice, getting seated adaptations, boot storage and driving support to be considered as part of one complete setup.
FREE ASSESSMENT
You do not need to know which adaptation you need before contacting us.
Tell us how you currently transfer, which vehicle you use and what you find difficult.
The Mobility in Motion team can assess your requirements and explain the options that may be suitable.
There is no charge and no obligation. A member of the Mobility in Motion team will contact you to discuss your requirements.
COMMON QUESTIONS
A swivel seat rotates towards the open vehicle door so the user does not need to reach as far into the car.
Some systems rotate manually, while powered systems can also move outwards and lower towards the user.
A manual swivel seat rotates towards the door but still relies on the user or another person to operate the movement.
A powered system such as the Turny Evo can rotate and lower the seat electrically, providing additional support where the standard seat height is difficult to reach.
Some swivel-seat systems can be fitted for driver or passenger use, depending on the vehicle and available space.
Compatibility needs to be confirmed through an assessment.
Yes.
Several solutions are specifically designed around wheelchair transfers, including powered lowering seats, person lifts and the Carony system.
The appropriate option depends on how the person transfers and the level of support required.
Systems are available for people who cannot complete a standing transfer.
A person lift can provide powered assistance, while the Carony system is designed to allow the user to remain seated during the transfer between the vehicle and wheelchair base.
A transfer plate creates a stable surface between the mobility device or standing position and the vehicle seat.
This reduces part of the gap that needs to be crossed during the transfer.
That depends on the adaptation and vehicle.
Door dimensions, seat position and available space all affect compatibility, which is why the vehicle forms part of the assessment.
Yes, depending on the solution.
Person lifts and systems such as the Carony are specifically intended to reduce or avoid the need for another person to physically lift the user during the transfer.
Whether you need a little extra support bridging the gap to the seat or a powered system to assist throughout the transfer, we can help you explore the available options.
Book a free assessment and let the Mobility in Motion team find a solution around the way you transfer.