At QEF’s Mobility Services, every day, we help disabled people increase their independence through driving lessons and assessments – but the first hurdle of getting into a car can be tricky, undignified and time-consuming.

Please could you send a gift to help buy an essential piece of equipment to help disabled people get in and out of a car? Something we all take for granted.

The piece of equipment we need is called a Sara Stedy, and we need two, to meet the demand for driving assessments, mobility advice and driving lessons among disabled people and people with age related impairments.

It costs £2,500 to buy a Sara Stedy, which can help a disabled person get into a car and start them on the road to independent mobility.

The Sara Stedy is a non-powered device that can help a person move from sitting to standing, and from one place to another. It’s the safest and fastest way to transfer people from a mobility scooter or wheelchair to a car seat.

What’s more, it gives dignity to people. At the moment, we use a sling hoist to transfer some disabled people into vehicles where they can access had controls to safely control the vehicle – but that’s intrusive, complicated. Two therapists need to operate a sling, and there’s often a wait for clinicians to be available.

Imagine the difference it would make to know that a single therapist can help you quickly and simply transfer into a car seat using a Sara Stedy. It’s the key which unlocks access to our vital mobility services.

So your donation will not only provide a Sara Stedy, you will help disabled people get started on the road to independent mobility.

Thank you for anything you can give.