Spectra Plus 2

Wheelchair Description:
Black, rigid frame with fixed armrests and a fixed footplate. A high backrest and separate headrest that can fold to support the sides of the head. Five different speeds with an electronic tilt-in-space feature and reclining backrest.

Battery Life:
I’m not sure, as I charge it every night and don’t go very far, but I can be out for a few hours without any problems.

Source Of Wheelchair:
NHS Wheelchair Services

Diagnosis:
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Autonomic Dysfunction, Lupus

Personal Opinion:
This wheelchair was a great help when I first received it because I initially relied on someone pushing me.

The tilt-in-space feature is excellent, and the reclining backrest is also very useful; however, the headrest has to be manually adjusted when reclined to be truly comfortable. But together features help with my health condition.

It is quite a narrow chair, which makes it good for manoeuvring and parking. It is rear-wheel drive, so it cannot turn as tightly as other wheelchairs.

However, the wheelchair can easily slip sideways on cambers and, over its five-year lifespan, it has really slowed down, become unreliable, and breaks down frequently. Therefore, I would no longer recommend it to others as I believe it’s outdated and there are better wheelchairs out there.