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.

Client Pathways and Journeys

Important details for referrers and funders
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QEF’s Care and Rehabilitation Centre provides 5 flexible client pathways:

A client’s experience of our service will vary depending on which pathway they are on.

Length of stay is determined by the funding authority and agreed multi-disciplinary outcome goals:

Make a referral

Contact us on
01372 84 11 11 or email neurorehab@qef.org.uk

Neuro Rehabilitation Client Journey

Goal focused, client-centred rehabilitation for acute neurological conditions.

General Rehabilitation Client Journey

Therapy and care after a hospital stay or acute illness, to return to base level functionality

Complex Neurological Care Client Journey

Supporting people with long-term neurological conditions; to optimise potential, disability management and prevent secondary complications

Admissions Criteria

Flexible therapy and care pathways for people 18+

Our Consultant

Consultant of Rehabilitation Medicine leads the way at QEF’s Care and Rehabilitation Centre