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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.

Transfer and Seating Assessments

Available for adults or children, these assessments offer the opportunity to trial equipment to transfer in and out of vehicles comfortably and advice on seating and posture.
young man sitting in a car seat, holding a remote which he is using to lower a wheelchair from the roof of the car

Available for adults or children, these assessments offer the opportunity to trial equipment to transfer in and out of vehicles comfortably and advice on seating and posture.

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.

The two-hour assessment is carried out by a qualified occupational therapist who will produce a written report to confirm the outcome of the assessment and recommendations.

The assessment will help to identify concerns regarding car journeys, either for a passenger or a driver. The large indoor demonstration area offers an opportunity to try various aids and adapted vehicles to find the most suitable solutions. Loading equipment such as wheelchairs or mobility scooters into a car is also covered, as are people who need to travel whilst seated in a wheelchair.

For self-referring private individuals we are able to offer a subsidised assessment for £255. All other enquirers, including all private and public sector organisations, should contact the centre for up-to-date prices.

Resources

Download our Transfer & Seating Assessment Application Form
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Or call us on 0208 770 1151

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Contact by Telephone

If you would prefer, you can contact the team via telephone on 0208 770 1151