Wizzybug - FREE Wizzybug powered mobility for the under 5s
Introducing Wizzybug!
Wizzybug is a fun, innovative powered wheelchair provided FREE of charge to young children in the UK by Designability a charity based in Bath.
Who is Wizzybug designed for?
Wizzybug is designed for physically disabled children. This includes children living with cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, spina bifida or muscular dystrophy, as well as children with amputations or other conditions that affect their ability to walk.
Wizzybug is intended for pre-school children of minimum age 14 months and a maximum weight of 20 kg.
How can Wizzybug be used?
Wizzybug is an electrically powered wheelchair for indoor and outdoor use, with adult supervision. Children use Wizzybugs at home and at pre-school, and in outdoor spaces such as parks, gardens and playgrounds.
Wizzybug can be used every day or just occasionally, but is not intended to be used all day, every day. Through the loan scheme a child can have a Wizzybug for as long as it is suitable for them (usually until they outgrow it) when it is returned to Designability to be refurbished ready for another child to enjoy.
How can I apply?
Families can apply for a Wizzybug direct via the application on the website here. Appointments are held at our HQ in Bath, and at our partner clinic at William Merritt Centre, Leeds
Email address: wizzybug@designability.org.uk
Families on low-income who may need support with the cost of attending their Wizzybug appointment can apply to our Access Fund for assistance.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Wizzybug Loan Scheme Team
- Contact Position
- Wizzybug Loan Scheme Administrator
- Telephone
- 01225824103 01225824103
- wizzybug@designability.org.uk
- Website
- Wizzybug loan scheme application form
- Scan to visit this website
- Notes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesignabilityUK
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DesignabilityUK
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designabilityuk/
Where to go
- Name
- Royal United Hospital
- Address
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Wolfson Centre, Department D1
Bath
Avon - Postcode
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BA1 3NG
View BA1 3NG on a map - Notes
We also provide Wizzybug handover appointments at our partner centre, William Merritt in Leeds.
All our venues are accessible and have parking right outside.
Families on low income can apply to our Access Fund for assistance with the cost of attending the Wizzybug appointment.
Costs
- Free
- Details
- Wizzybugs are provided to families free of charge for the duration of their loan when Wizzybug is returned to us to be refurbished ready for another family to enjoy.
Availability
- Referral required
- No
- Referral Details
Families can apply for a Wizzybug direct via the application on the website here. Appointments are held at our HQ in Bath, and at our partner clinic at William Merritt Centre, Leeds.
Local Offer
- Description
Introducing Wizzybug!
Wizzybug is a fun, innovative powered wheelchair provided FREE of charge to young children in the UK by Designability a charity based in Bath.
Who is Wizzybug designed for?
Wizzybug is designed for physically disabled children. This includes children living with cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, spina bifida or muscular dystrophy, as well as children with amputations or other conditions that affect their ability to walk.
Wizzybug is intended for pre-school children of minimum age 14 months and a maximum weight of 20 kg.
- Contact Name
- Wizzybug Loan Scheme Team
- Contact Telephone
- 01225824103
- Contact Email
- wizzybug@designability.org.uk
- Local Offer Age Bands
- 0-5 years
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