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.
We provide mobility equipment assessments for wheelchairs and scooters that can support you to find the best equipment to meet your requirements. We also have a range of wheelchairs and scooters that can be hired for specific periods.
As part of our Tryb4uFly service we hire equipment that you have had the chance to trial at your assessment so you can take it with you and have a cost-effective solution to your travel needs. Please always check any equipment you plan to take with your airline.
Contact us at mobility@qef.org.uk or call us on 0208 770 1151 to find out more.
If you would prefer, you can contact the team via telephone on 0208 770 1151