WIzzybug - FREE Wizzybug powered mobility for the under 5s
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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’s clinics at William Merritt Centre, Leeds and Mae Murray Foundation, Northern Ireland.
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
- https://designability.org.uk/
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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
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We offer handover appointments at our HQ in Bath, as well as at the William Merritt Centre in Leeds and Mae Murray Foundation in Northern Ireland.
All locations are fully accessible with disabled parking directly outside, baby changing and accessible toilets on the ground floor.
All our OTs are fully qualified and have enhanced DBS clearance, all staff have DBS clearance.
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Our clinic is open Monday - Friday 9-5pm
- Time of day
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Afternoon
Morning
Costs
- Free
- Details
- Wizzybug is free for families for the duration of the loan. At the end of the loan (usually when the child has outgrown it) Wizzybug is retunred to us to refurbish ready for another family to enjoy.
Availability
- Referral not required
- Has wheelchair access
- Referral Details
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’s clinics at William Merritt Centre, Leeds and Mae Murray Foundation, Northern Ireland.
Related Links
- Links
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Designability website
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