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Wheelchair breakdown: what to do right now

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NHS 111 vs 999: how to choose when needs are unclear

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Keep these reachable
  • 1Samaritans 116 123 and SHOUT 85258 saved on your phone.
  • 2A written chair serial number and local repair contact.
  • 3One person who can advocate for you if calls are hard.
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Power cuts and medical equipment: Plan B for chairs, beds, and oxygen

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Illustration for guide: Wallet cards and emergency contacts: communication when speech or cognition drops
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Wallet cards and emergency contacts: communication when speech or cognition drops

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Includes: practical guide · Reviewed 2026-05-05 · Practical guide

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