PERSONAL MOBILITY AIDS: Hospitals see increase of up to 35% in referrals for safety assessment
Occupational therapists say that even as Personal Mobility Aid users get certified under new rules, operating the devices safely can be a challenge for some. Users who tend to be older may need more extensive assessment and training. From 1st June, PMA users need a certificate of medical need to prove their eligibility if they are below 70 years old. Claudia Lim reports.
Occupational therapists say that even as Personal Mobility Aid users get certified under new rules, operating the devices safely can be a challenge for some. Users who tend to be older may need more extensive assessment and training. From 1st June, PMA users need a certificate of medical need to prove their eligibility if they are below 70 years old. Claudia Lim reports.