If you have mobility or care equipment you no longer need, like a wheelchair, hoist, or other aids, you may be able to sell or give them to someone else. This can help others and reduce waste.
This may not apply to equipment loaned to you by the NHS, social services or another organisation.
If your equipment was loaned to you by the NHS, social services, or another organisation, check if it can be returned.
Medequip works closely with the NHS and social services. Loaned equipment can be returned to one of their local return points, or you can arrange a free collection.
If you want to get rid of equipment you bought yourself, Medequip may be able to help recycle it.
There are a number of reasons why you might no longer need equipment. Your needs may have changed, or the equipment may no longer be the right fit.
Sometimes, equipment is left after a loved one has passed away. We know this can be a difficult time, and you might find the thought of sorting through their medical or mobility equipment overwhelming. If you need support, you can visit our bereavement support page for information and access to GriefChat – a free confidential online chat with a bereavement counsellor.
When you feel ready, donating or selling equipment can be a meaningful way to pass equipment on to someone who needs it.
Some equipment, like wheelchairs, are customised for individual users and may not be suitable for someone else without adjustments or professional assessment.
Before selling or donating, check:
Whether you choose to sell or donate is up to you – both are thoughtful ways to help others. Some people find comfort in donating, while others prefer or need to sell. Either way is okay.
If you want to sell your equipment, here are some specialist websites:
Disability Equipment Service (DES)
Buy and sell new or used disability equipment.
🔗 disabilityequipmentservice.co.uk
Mobility Buyers
Buy and sell used mobility equipment including scooters and wheelchairs.
🔗 mobilitybuyers.com
Skiggle
An online community marketplace for second-hand disability equipment.
🔗 skiggle.co.uk/community-marketplace
You might also want to check with the company that supplied your equipment. Some buy back used items like stairlifts to refurbish and resell them.
You can also sell equipment on general online marketplaces such as eBay, Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace, or Preloved. These reach a wide audience, but remember to follow safety tips when selling online.
Be careful when selling equipment online. Always arrange to meet buyers in public places during the day, do not share unnecessary personal details, use secure payment methods, and trust your instincts. If something does not feel right, it’s okay to stop and reconsider.
You can donate your equipment to organisations that help others in the UK and abroad. Contact them first to check what they accept:
British Red Cross
May accept wheelchair donations. Contact them to check.
🔗 redcross.org.uk
Limbcare
Accepts prosthetic limbs, crutches, wheelchairs, and other aids for people overseas.
🔗 limbcare.org
Mae Murray Foundation
A Northern Ireland charity with a free Resource Library for mobility aids. They accept donations of gently used equipment.
🔗 maemurrayfoundation.org
PhysioNet
Accepts mobility equipment to help people in developing countries.
🔗 physionet.org.uk
Salvation Army
Some local branches accept wheelchairs and other equipment.
🔗 salvationarmy.org.uk
Wheels to Heal
A UK-based charity that collects and donates wheelchairs and mobility equipment to people in need around the world. They accept used donated mobility aids in good condition.
🔗 wheelstoheal.org.uk
We are unable to accept equipment donations ourselves, but we hope this information helps you in passing your equipment on to someone who may need it.
Author: Muscular Dystrophy UK
Last reviewed: June 2025
Next review due: June 2028
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