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How Brotherwood Can Help You

When assessing the most suitable transport for a wheelchair user as an Occupational Therapist, Case Manager or Healthcare Professional, it is important to consider the:

  • physical needs
  • lifestyle requirements
  • environmental factors

for all stakeholders involved.

Our experienced team can help you to carry out full Transport Needs Assessments, Home Demonstrations, and Cost Reporting to make recommendations or adjustments to suit your clients’ requirements.

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Contact the UK's WAV Experts

Transport Needs Assessments

To help identify the most suitable mobility solution, we’ll discuss your client’s requirements and what they need from their vehicle.

Whether you’re looking for your client’s first WAV or replacing an existing vehicle, our expert team are on hand to provide helpful advice and pressure-free consultation, utilising our experience of almost 40 years.

Needs Assessment
Wheelchair Vehicle Demonstration

Free At-Home Demonstrations

After establishing an overview of your clients’ requirements, a home demonstration and in-person assessment is vital to give your client the opportunity to try an accessible vehicle and ensure it suits their lifestyle.

A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle that works perfectly for wheelchair users, families and carers alike is an ideal outcome.

Demonstrations
WAV Delivery

Project Management & Cost Reporting

We can co-ordinate with Case Managers, Solicitors and Occupational Therapists to provide complete care for your clients’ transport needs, with full cost reporting ensuring that mobility is maintained into the future.

Brotherwood are recognised by the Court of Protection and work with Healthcare Professionals across the UK.

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OUTCOMES

Case Studies

Explore our latest client Case Studies to see how Brotherwood have provided the perfect mobility solution to ensure a successful outcome.

Case Studies
Brotherwood Deliver One Of a Kind WAV

At Brotherwood we believe in always going the extra mile to provide vehicles that fit our clients' needs down to the finest detail - so [...]

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A Holistic Approach

We understand the complex nature of the rehabilitation and case management process. Whilst we are happy to work autonomously to provide suitable outcomes for clients, we believe in engaging with stakeholders at all levels to provide insight, education and advice to increase awareness of transport considerations and available options within the healthcare profession.

Engineering to Enable

Clinical Considerations

Access is just the beginning. When prescribing a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, consideration should be given to clinical factors such as comfort, inclusion and safety. Learn more about the important points for an Occupational Therapist to consider when comparing Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles.

Considerations

Accessible Vehicle Hire

The process of acquiring any mobility equipment and adaptations, especially when multiple stakeholders are involved, can sometimes take longer than expected. Brotherwood understand the frustration that this can cause and can offer a range of vehicles available to hire with fast turnaround and flexible rental periods.

WAV Hire
Toyota Proace WAV Loading

TRAINING

CPD Workshops

Join us for our workshop: “Assessing Transport Solutions for Wheelchair Users”, a healthcare professional’s guide to assessing and prescribing transport solutions for wheelchair users. You’ll be introduced to the key details to look for when assessing your clients’ mobility; get insight into what factors influence comfort, inclusion, and safety when travelling; and gain an understanding of the funding options and exemptions available when building cost reports.

Our team can come to your practice to deliver group training on-site; deliver convenient webinars, or even welcome you to our premises for a factory tour and CPD Training study day.

"Had a fantastic CPD study day and factory tour with Brotherwood Automobility Ltd! Some of our team from Stokes Case Management got to learn how conversions for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles happen from start to finish. As Case Managers, it's crucial that we understand vehicle solutions for our clients, and this study day did not disappoint. We're already looking forward to future dates for the rest of our Case Managers." - Rhiannon Stokes, Stokes Case Management

TEAM

Meet Our Consultants

Our experienced team are here to help. From your initial enquiry, through to outcome delivery, your dedicated consultant will be your single point of contact, on hand at all times to advise and assist. Our consultants are focused on providing the best solution for each individual client.

Hayden Gardner

SALES MANAGER

When he’s not helping our clients to find their perfect Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, Hayden can be found walking his Cocker Spaniel Freddie around some of our local rolling countryside in Somerset.

Andy White

SALES CONSULTANT

With over 5 years experience, Andy is still the newest member of the sales team. His interest in drama assists Andy’s video presentations, virtual demonstrations and build updates for his clients.

Nigel Edge

SALES CONSULTANT

With almost 20 years of service at Brotherwood, Nigel knows just about everything there is to know about WAVs, and spends his spare time relaxing and fishing at the beach with his family.

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Transport Needs Assessment

Complete the details below to get a customised Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle recommendation for your client.

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Resource Library

Useful information for any healthcare professional seeking to learn more about crucial aspects of posture and safety when working with Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles.

Testing & Safety for WAVs

Testing & Safety Explained
for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

An introductory guide to the testing standards and directives for WAVs and wheelchairs.

© Brotherwood Automobility

No statistics or evidence show that wheelchair users are at any greater risk than other motoring passengers when travelling by car.

[PDF 2.6MB]
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Best Practice Guidelines

Posture & Mobility Group
International Best Practice Guidelines

BPG1: Transportation of People Seated in Wheelchairs

© 4th International Interdisciplinary Conference on Posture and Wheeled Mobility

This best practice guideline (BPG) takes the form of guidance and recommendations when transporting a wheelchair user in an accessible vehicle.

[PDF 2.6MB]
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PAS 2012-2:2019

British Standards Institution
PAS 2012-1:2019

M1 vehicles for the carriage of one or more passengers seated in wheelchairs – Manufacturing requirements.

© British Standards Institution 2022

This revised PAS is the first in a two-part series on passenger vehicles which have been modified to carry wheelchairs, known as WAVs.

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PAS 2012-2:2019

British Standards Institution
PAS 2012-2:2019

M1 vehicles for the carriage of one or more passengers seated in wheelchairs – Retail requirements.

© British Standards Institution 2022

The second part of the PAS 2012 series that covers requirements for the supply of information to the user and the provision of user demonstrations.

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ISO

International Organization for Standardization
ISO 10542-1:2012

Technical systems and aids for disabled or handicapped persons — Wheelchair tiedown and occupant-restraint systems

© ISO

This part of ISO 10542 specifies design and performance requirements and associated test methods for wheelchair tiedown and occupant-restraint systems (WTORS).

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ISO

International Organization for Standardization
ISO 7176-19:2022

Wheelchairs — Part 19: Wheelchairs for use as seats in motor vehicles

© ISO

Requirements and recommendations for wheelchairs intended for use as seats in motor vehicles related to design, performance, labelling, presale literature, user instructions and user warnings.

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Contact the UK’s WAV Specialists

For more information, or to book a FREE no-obligation home demonstration call today on:

0330 1747 555 (FREEPHONE)

 

  • No Pressure or Obligation
  • Friendly, Experienced Advisors
  • Comprehensive Needs Assessment