Hiring a wheelchair in southampton?

Question

We are going on a cruise next year sailing from southampton uk,I want to hire 2 wheelchairs to take with me for my elderly parents does anyone know where i can hire them so i can take them with me we are going to Portugal for 7 days and want to collect them before we board the ship & take them back when we land ?

Answer 1

I don't know how it works in Southampton, but here in Canada you can rent wheelchairs from some pharmacies.  Contact a pharmacy in Southampton and most likely they will be able to tell you where to get one.  Other possibilities would be to contact any associations for people with disabilities.  For example here in Canada the Canadian Paraplegic Association will help any people who need wheelchairs by renting them out.  You should also check with your cruise line as they may have wheelchairs available for passengers who need them.