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.
This 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.
An opportunity to use various mobility vehicles to compare the driving styles and assess your individual needs. The indoor demonstration area offers a flat and safe environment to assess basic skills before progressing to the private outdoor track that offers slopes, paths, pedestrian crossings, cambers and kerbs. Information for storage requirements, highway code, insurance, and stowing equipment in a car for journeys can also be explored.
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.
If you would prefer, you can contact the team via telephone on 01372 841 111