Published 23 June 2026
The right wheelchair depends on how and where it will be used, and a good supplier helps with sizing, posture and the choice between manual, powered and active chairs.
Below are ten wheelchair suppliers from our directory that stand out for their range or specialist expertise, from custom active-chair makers to large national retailers. Each links to its full profile.
How we chose these companies
These are editorial picks based on the type and quality of wheelchairs supplied, fitting and prescription expertise, manufacturer pedigree, and the reviews on our directory. We have included a mix of specialists and generalists so there is something here whether you need a lightweight folder or a bespoke active chair.
The best wheelchair suppliers
- Wheelfreedom – Chessington, Surrey. A hire-and-buy specialist trading since 2007, with a large showroom and fast UK delivery, ideal if you need a chair quickly or want to try before buying.
- The Wheelchair Centre – Audenshaw, Greater Manchester. Established in 1957, a Motability dealer with a large showroom covering manual and powered chairs, sales, hire and repairs.
- Karma Mobility – Redditch, Worcestershire. The UK arm of a leading wheelchair maker, known for lightweight aluminium manual chairs and a strong powered range sold through dealers nationwide.
- Sunrise Medical – Brierley Hill, West Midlands. A major manufacturer behind the Quickie name, supplying powered and manual wheelchairs widely used by the NHS and prescribed through specialist dealers.
- RGK Wheelchairs – Burntwood, Staffordshire. A respected British maker of rigid, active and sports wheelchairs, building bespoke chairs to the individual user for everyday and competitive use.
- Bromakin Wheelchairs – Loughborough, Leicestershire. A specialist in custom and sports wheelchairs founded by Paralympians, focused on precise, individually built active chairs.
- ARB Mobility – Taunton, Somerset. A prescriptive powerchair specialist offering assessments and individually configured powered wheelchairs for complex needs.
- Better Mobility – online, with assessments. An online retailer with a strong catalogue of powerchairs, manual chairs and scooters, plus home assessments for powered models.
- Nithsdale Wheelchairs – Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway. A regional supplier with a service network across south-west Scotland, useful in an area otherwise short of specialist wheelchair provision.
- CareCo – Braintree, with showrooms nationwide. A large national retailer with an extensive self-propelled, transit and powered wheelchair range online and in store, at competitive prices.
Also worth a look: Gerald Simonds Healthcare and Taylor Made Wheelchairs are also worth considering for specialist needs.
Frequently asked questions
What is an active or rigid wheelchair?
An active or rigid wheelchair has a fixed, lightweight frame rather than a folding cross-brace. It is more efficient to push and is usually built to the individual user, which is why active chairs are made by specialists.
Can I get a wheelchair on the NHS?
Yes. NHS wheelchair services provide chairs for people with a long-term need, sometimes with a voucher towards a privately supplied model. Several suppliers here work alongside the NHS.
Manual or powered: which should I choose?
A manual chair is lighter, cheaper and good if you or a carer can propel it. A powerchair suits people who cannot self-propel or who travel longer distances, but it is heavier and needs more storage and charging.
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Published 23 June 2026