Instagram Facebook Youtube Linkedin
Donate

Website Statement

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.

Abbey Stenning

Honorary Assistant Psychologist

Why I love working at QEF is so difficult to summarise in a few sentences. As a student, wanting to pursue a career in clinical neuropsychology, the thought of coming into such a fast pace and expert environment, was rather daunting. Yet from the moment I stepped foot into the CRC the passion, enthusiasm and kindness of the team radiated through the centre.

I feel so extremely privileged to work alongside real-life heroes, touching the lives of each client that passes through our doors. I have been nurtured by the psychology team, who have given me so much time and patience, teaching me skills which are pinnacle to pursuing a career in clinical psychology. Under the close supervision of the Clinical Psychologist, I have gained proficiency in administering, scoring, and interpreting a range of formal neuropsychological assessments, as well as developing my formulation skills.

Working within such a skilled and passionate MDT, has been so inspiring and I am grateful to every member of QEF who have demonstrated such kindness. My placement at QEF has exceeded all my expectations and given me a variety of experiences which will help me pursue a career in clinical neuropsychology in the future. Thank you QEF for believing in me and thank you for going above and beyond with your clients, I really hope to return here to work in the future.

Share