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WIzzybug - FREE Wizzybug powered mobility for the under 5s

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.

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.

Address and contact information

Address
Royal United Hospital, Wolfson Centre, Department D1, Bath, Avon BA1 3NG
Contact Name
Wizzybug Loan Scheme Team
Contact Position
Wizzybug Loan Scheme Administrator
E-mail
wizzybug@designability.org.uk
Telephone
01225824103
Website
Designability website
Send email 01225824103

How to get there

Notes

We provide Wizzybugs free of charge from our HQ in Bath and from our partner clinic at the William Merritt Centre in Leeds.  Our centres are fully accessible with disabled parking directly outside.

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
Free
Details
Wizzybugs are provided free of charge on loan to families. Once the child has come to the end of the loan (usually when they outgrow Wizzybug) it is returned to us to be refurbished ready for another family to enjoy.

Availability

Referral required
NoNo
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 .

Other notes

Families on low-income who may need support with the cost of attending their Wizzybug appointment can apply to our Access Fund for assistance.