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.
Working with a handful of selected legal service providers we have developed a Legal Information Service that enables access to specialist advice, information and guidance for all QEF clients, as well as their family and friends.
We have facilitated a panel of law firms who are experts in their field and who appreciate the complexities and nuances often faced by our clients – whether it’s pursuing a claim for welfare benefits or compensation, to understanding your employment rights. And if you or someone you know has suffered a brain injury, the chances are that you’re facing complex legal, financial and welfare issues you were simply not prepared for.
All law firms on this panel have agreed to act in accordance with QEFs Code of Conduct, which recognises the potential vulnerability of clients and is available on request. They have also made a financial contribution to support QEF’s work. There is no obligation on QEF clients to use any of these law firms and other solicitors are available.
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