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Summary report

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Table of contents

  • Front page
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Objectives
  • 3. Methods Used
  • 3.1. Review of legislation
  • 3.2. Review of data to estimate the number of powered wheelchairs and scooters in the UK
  • 3.3. Questionnaire to investigate the nature of use of powered wheelchairs and scooters in the UK
  • 3.4. Estimating the number of incidents involving powered wheelchairs and scooters in the UK
  • 3.5. Consultation with users and non-users of powered wheelchairs and scooters
  • 3.6. Consultation with stakeholders
  • 3.7. Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA)
  • 4. Findings
  • 4.1. Review of legislation
  • 4.2. Estimates of the number of powered wheelchairs and scooters in the UK
  • 4.3. Evidence as to the usage of powered wheelchairs and scooters in the UK
  • 4.4. The number of incidents involving powered wheelchairs and scooters in the UK
  • 4.5. Findings from focus group discussions
  • 4.6. Findings from the stakeholder consultation exercise
  • 4.7. Regulatory Impact Assessment
  • 5. Recommendations
  • Next

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