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These are a range of heavy duty chairs with a weight capacity above 190kg. These include:

• Heavy duty chairs with a high back & seat height above 46cm
• Heavy duty chairs with adjustable seat height
• Heavy duty chairs with an adjustable back
• Chairs with removable or drop down armrests for bariatric use
• Heavy duty riser recliners above 190kg
• Heavy duty recliner chairs above 190kg
• Heavy duty riser chairs over 190kg

Help and advice

It is important to know your weight before purchase of one of these type of chairs. If not, particularly if you haven't weighed yourself for a while, you may not be aware of your current weight which means there could be safety implications especially if you are using a chair near its maximum weight capacity.¹

Depending on your needs it may be advisable to either have an individual assessment with an Occupational therapist or by a Physiotherapist. Some of these chairs, may be customised by a bariatric/heavy duty chair specialist and an OT or physiotherapist may be able to attend the visit. Your safety is important and there may be individual and environmental factors which determine which chair best suits your needs in the short and longer term. The information on this site is not a substitute for individual assessment.

You may be eligible for an assessment and equipment from your local authority. If you are eligible the equipment will be provided on a long-term loan basis. Alternatively, you may be eligible for a direct payment from your local authority to purchase something suitable. View more information on equipment provision via your local authority and the direct payments scheme.

For further information you may wish to read our:
- Choosing equipment for the heavier person factsheet