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WIzzybug - FREE Wizzybug powered mobility for the under 5s

Wizzybug is an innovative powered wheelchair provided FREE of charge to young children in the UK by Designability a charity based in Bath.

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.

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.

Families can apply for a Wizzybug direct via the application on the website here

Alternatively, please email wizzybug@designability.org.uk

Contact number: 01225 824103

Who to contact

Contact Position
Wizzybug Loan Scheme Administrator
Telephone
01225 824 103
E-mail
wizzybug@designability.org.uk
Website
Designability website

Where to go

Name
Designability
Address
Wolfson Centre, Department D1
Royal United Hospital,
Bath
Postcode
BA1 3NG
Notes

We have disabled parking outside our offices. Our clinic is fully accessible with a changing room and a nearby accessible toilet.

Time / Date Details

When is it on
We offer Wizzybug appointments Monday - Friday.
Time of day
Morning
Afternoon

Other details

Costs

Details
As a charity we are able to provide Wizzybugs free of charge. We also have an Access Fund for families on low-income who may need assistance with the cost of travelling to their Wizzybug appointment.

Availability

Referral required
No
Referral Details

Families can apply to the Wizzybug Loan Scheme direct via the application on our website here.

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