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SPICA WHEELCHAIR HIRE – RECOMMENDED BY MAJOR NHS HOSPITALS AND SPINAL UNITS ACROSS THE UK

Spica

Available for short-term rental, the Spica wheelchair is purpose-built to support children and young adults transitioning from hospital to home. Each chair is:
• Clinically prescribed to meet individual needs
• Fully configured and commissioned by a specialist practitioner
• Set up in 60-90 minutes to ensure optimal fit, alignment, and usability

Suitable for

• Children (2+) to adults up to 6′ 2″
• Up to 110kg (17 stone)
• Individuals in:
– Hip spica casts
– Post-operative braces
– Recovery following spinal surgery

Exclusively for Short term recovery

The Spica isn’t a standard wheelchair. It is specifically designed to safely accommodate cast width, support stable positioning during recovery, and enable use both indoors and outdoors (excluding rough terrain). This ensures your child remains supported, comfortable, and safe during what can be a challenging time.

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Clinical performance, built for real life

The Spica delivers the postural support and pressure care expected in hospital settings, in a design that works seamlessly at home. It is easy to move through doorways and around the house, practical for appointments and school attendance, and supports everyday family routines. For existing wheelchair users, it also ensures continuity of posture and pressure care throughout rehabilitation.

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Engineered for function

Each Spica chair is carefully configured to support what the chair user needs to do each day – whether that’s eating, learning, communicating, accessing technology, or participating in therapy.

We will adjust seat height, depth, back angle and support components.

This ensures safe transfers, stability, and independence, even with restricted movement.

prescribed for posture

The Spica is prescribed and configured to support individual postural needs. We look closely at how the users pelvis, trunk, and legs are positioned to help them feel stable, comfortable, and well supported.

Each adjustment is made for a clinical reason, ensuring your child remains aligned, supported, and comfortable throughout recovery.

Good positioning also helps reduce the risk of longer-term complications from unsupported sitting.

Designed for everyday life

The Spica chair is built to integrate into daily routines – at home, in school, and in community settings.

It supports comfort throughout the day, adapts as energy levels change, and simplifies adjustments for caregivers, making day to day life more manageable.

dynamic support through tilt in space

The Spica features up to 45 degree tilt in space, allowing repositioning without disrupting posture. This helps to:

Reduce fatigue

Maintain alignment

Improve comfort

Avoid repeated transfers

“Happy with the Spica rental. Our son took time to adjust to wheelchair use but is now comfortable and enjoying getting out and about. Team support was helpful when extending the rental period.”

AnonMum

“It’s the second time we’ve used a Chunc Spica chair and it’s been excellent both times.”

J WindsorParent

“You came out to my daughter on a Sunday whilst we were in hospital to fit a hip Spica…will never forget the kindness you showed us.”

AnonParent

Why this is not a standard wheelchair

Clinically Prescribed and Commissioned

Each chair is individually configured by a trained specialist, with the same expertise as long-term seating

Rapid, reliable Delivery

99% of our Spica chairs are delivered and fully set up within just 3-5 working days

Supports safe recovery & function

Maintains postural alignment and enables everyday participation during transitional recovery

Flexible Rental

Pay for only the weeks needed – temporary support, specialist quality

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Use this form to request more information, or talk through your situation with our team. We will help you understand the process, answer questions, and explain what happens next if a Spica rental is needed.

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Technical Overview

Feature	Summary
Intended user	Moderate to complex postural and functional needs
Sizes	XS to L
Seat Width Range	30cm to 50cm (size dependent)
Seat Depth Range	30cm to 55cm (adjustable within size)
Backrest Height	Adjustable
Tilt in Space	Up to 45°
Recline	Not available
Growth Capacity	Not available
Maximum User Weight	110kg/17 stone
Commissioning	Specialist prescription and 60-90 minute clinical setup
Service Life	Engineered for up to ten years with maintenance
Transportation	This wheelchair has been crash tested to ISO 7176-19 standards

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Spica chair?

A Spica chair is a specialist seating solution designed to safely support a child who is wearing a hip spica cast. It provides stable, upright positioning to support recovery, comfort, and day to day activities during a short term period.

Is this a long term wheelchair?

No. The Spica chair is a short term rental solution designed specifically for the period your child is in a cast. It is not a long term postural management system.

How long can we rent the Spica chair for?

Rental periods are flexible and based on clinical need. The minimum rental period is 3 weeks, and the average duration is 6-8 weeks. You will have the option to extend the rental if recovery takes longer than expected.

Will it fit in my home?

Yes, the Spica chair measures 620mm wide. The average UK internal door width is 762mm.

Can we use the chair in vehicle transport?

Yes, it has been crash tested to ISO7176-19 standards in an upright seasted position, with both knees at a 90 degree angle, but not in reclined or horizontal positions.

Do you deliver nationwide?

Yes, we have a team of seating specialists across the UK.

Do you set the chair up?

Yes, every Spica chair is delivered and set up to your child’s specifications by one of our seating specialists.

Can we rent privately?

Yes. Families can arrange private rental. We can provide clear pricing and rental options on request.

Can this be funded by the NHS?

Spica chairs can be provided via NHS funding, following assessment and prescription by the child’s clinical team. Our service works closely with spinal and orthopaedic units to support timely provision, ensuring children receive a chair that meets their clinical requirements. We provide guidance on the referral process, setup, and ongoing support for both families and clinical teams.

Does the Spica fold?

No, the Spica does not fold. For transport, the Spica can be used in a WAV.

Why Choose Chunc

grows with you

Wheelchairs that grow and adapt with your child

try before you buy

2 week, no obligation free on loan trial

manufactured in Herefordshire

Handcrafted and manufactured in Hereford, UK

Speedy delivery

Made to order in just 10 working days*