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.

Bugzi assessments

Experiencing independent mobility for the first time
Bugzi powered wheelchair

Bugzi is a small powered chair designed and manufactured by MERU, part of the QEF group of charities.

Bugzi can give a child under 5 independent mobility for the first time and is loaned to families for free after completing an application form and a short assessment with a occupational therapist. QEF Mobility Services is one of 11 centres across the UK where children can be assessed for a Bugzi.

A Bugzi assessment can be a fantastic experience for a child, especially when they realise they can move Bugzi and go wherever they want to go! Fortunately Bugzi has an off switch and speed control so parents can keep them safe.

Bugzi can also help children learn key skills to safely control a powered wheelchair so they have a better chance of accessing the equipment they need when they are assessed by the NHS.

 

 

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Rayan’s assessment was really lovely as he realised quite quickly that he could explore and go wherever he wanted to and he didn’t always listen to his Dad! He found this very funny and so did everyone else.

Charlie’s assessment shows the impact Bugzi can have as he visibly enjoys moving himself forward for the first time and with such a gorgeous smile!

Blythe loved going round and round in circles and found it really funny. Her delight and gorgeous smile made everyone happy

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