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.
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– Powered and manual wheelchair assessments – QEF’s occupational therapy team will assess a young person’s mobility needs and recommend the most suitable powered or manual wheelchairs for their requirements, including Bugzi our bespoke powered chair for young children.
– Car Seats – QEF’s occupational therapy team will assess a child’s seating support needs and make recommendations for the most appropriate equipment so children can travel safely and in comfort.
– Transfer and Seating Assessments – This assessment offers a practical trial of equipment to improve access to a car seat and advice on seating and posture to improve comfort for car journeys.
– Trikes and Bikes – helping families to find the best trikes and bikes for their child’s mobility needs.
– QEF Try4buFly – helping disabled children to travel by air in comfort and without anxiety. Available across the country through a phone consultation which can be additionally supported by an in person assessment at 3 locations – Carshalton in South London Leeds or Birmingham.

Driving lessons for 15 years + learn to drive with QEF’s specially trained Approved Driving Instructors, after an assessment by an occupational therapist to establish what adaptations to the car may be necessary. Theory test tuition is also available for people with learning disabilities, speech and language requirements and autism.

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If you would prefer, you can contact the team via telephone on 01372 841 111