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BS 8603:2020 pdf free.Wheelchair transport passport schemes – Code of practice.
4.2.2 Information from the wheelchair user
The following information should be obtained from the wheelchair user or an indMdual acting on their behalf:
a) general requirements relating to their comfort and interaction with others during transport;
b) any specific requirements to maintain their posture or position during transport by either integrated or secondary postural support devices;
c) an exemption certificate that has been issued by their GP, in circumstances where the user is unable to use an occupant restraint due to their condition;
d) the requirement for measures or devices to prevent inappropriate release of an occupant restraint system during transport;
NOTE I Attention is drawn to the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019121.
e) specific requirements for the need of medical equipment, e.g. oxygen; and 1) any specific action to take in the event of a medical emergency (see 5.2.2).
NOTE 2 User requirements do not automatically override manufacturer’s recommended use.
NOTE 3 Where an exemption certificate has been issued, additional risk control measures might be necessary to ensure the safety of the user and other passengers travelling in the vehicle. The need for such consideration is highlighted in the transport risk assessment tempi ate given in Annex A.
4.2.3 Information from the wheelchair and seating prescriber
The transport commissioner, working in conjunction with the transport manager or nominated representative within the organization of the transport provider, should ensure that systems are in place that enable the risk assessment coordinator to create a wheelchair passport for each identified user with information gathered from relevant stakeholders (see 4.4.1).
The following should be obtained from the wheelchair and/or seating prescriber:
a) details of the current prescription and any other recommendations;
b) confirmation that the user has been provided with a wheelchair that addresses their clinical, functional and lifestyle requirements;
c) confirmation that the user or the user’s carer has been provided with operational instructions for use and warnings about limitations where required;
4.2.2 Information from the wheelchair user
The following information should be obtained from the wheelchair user or an indMdual acting on their behalf:
a) general requirements relating to their comfort and interaction with others during transport;
b) any specific requirements to maintain their posture or position during transport by either integrated or secondary postural support devices;
c) an exemption certificate that has been issued by their GP, in circumstances where the user is unable to use an occupant restraint due to their condition;
d) the requirement for measures or devices to prevent inappropriate release of an occupant restraint system during transport;
NOTE I Attention is drawn to the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019121.
e) specific requirements for the need of medical equipment, e.g. oxygen; and 1) any specific action to take in the event of a medical emergency (see 5.2.2).
NOTE 2 User requirements do not automatically override manufacturer’s recommended use.
NOTE 3 Where an exemption certificate has been issued, additional risk control measures might be necessary to ensure the safety of the user and other passengers travelling in the vehicle. The need for such consideration is highlighted in the transport risk assessment tempi ate given in Annex A.
4.2.3 Information from the wheelchair and seating prescriber
The transport commissioner, working in conjunction with the transport manager or nominated representative within the organization of the transport provider, should ensure that systems are in place that enable the risk assessment coordinator to create a wheelchair passport for each identified user with information gathered from relevant stakeholders (see 4.4.1).
The following should be obtained from the wheelchair and/or seating prescriber:
a) details of the current prescription and any other recommendations;
b) confirmation that the user has been provided with a wheelchair that addresses their clinical, functional and lifestyle requirements;
c) confirmation that the user or the user’s carer has been provided with operational instructions for use and warnings about limitations where required.BS 8603 pdf download.

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