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It is with immense sadness and regret that we inform you that Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) will commence a wind down programme from 11th November 2025.  

This process is expected to take 28 days to allow time for alternative placements to be found for residential clients at our Care and Rehabilitation Centre, and to honour commitments to other clients to the best extent possible.  

At the end of this period, QEF intends to file for administration.   

We have worked tirelessly over the last year to try and save the charity, exploring numerous options to improve its finances, but unfortunately there wasn’t a viable solution that met all the necessary requirements to overcome the challenging financial situation QEF faced. 

It has been our privilege to support disabled people for over 90 years, providing expert services that have changed many lives, and we are deeply saddened that it cannot continue. 

Our priorities right now are to work with funding bodies to ensure clients find suitable alternative placements and to support our remarkable staff during this difficult time.

The Airport Assistance Experience

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Date/Time
Date(s) - April 2, 2025
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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This one day course develops your practical knowledge of the airport environment, so you can support your clients with a disability or complex health need to achieve a comfortable flight.
With the expert guidance of UK airports and their assistance providers, we provide a tour to increase your knowledge and confidence of the support available to achieve a smooth navigation of this environment.

Join us as we explain and show:
– The facilities available for passengers requiring assistance
– The processes of arrival, check-in, security and boarding
– The equipment and services used to make the journey comfortable
– How a wheelchair is loaded into the aircraft
– The duties and legal framework for UK Airports
– How passengers can prepare for flight
– How to book assistance and support

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Location
London Heathrow, with British Airways
You will require a Passport or UK Driving Licence and must complete security checks in advance

Dates and times
2nd April 2025, midday – 18.00  Registration must close 2 weeks prior to complete advance security checks.
The course is one full day, normally commencing at 14.00 and closing at 20:00.

Booking
Cost per course: £250 + VAT, including refreshments, light lunch and certificate.
Places are very limited.

To book your space contact us at mobility@qef.org.uk or call 0208 770 1151

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