Wizzybug - Free Wizzybug powered mobility for the under 5s
Introducing Wizzybug
Wizzybug is a fun, innovative powered wheelchair provided free of charge to young children in the UK by Designability a charity based in Bath.
Who is Wizzybug designed for?
Wizzybug is designed for physically disabled children. This includes children living with cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, spina bifida or muscular dystrophy, as well as children with amputations or other conditions that affect their ability to walk.
Wizzybug is intended for pre-school children of minimum age 14 months and a maximum weight of 20kg.
How can Wizzybug be used?
Wizzybug is an electrically powered wheelchair for indoor and outdoor use, with adult supervision. Children use Wizzybugs at home and at pre-school, and in outdoor spaces such as parks, gardens and playgrounds.
Wizzybug can be used every day or just occasionally, but is not intended to be used all day, every day. Through the loan scheme a child can have a Wizzybug for as long as it is suitable for them (usually until they outgrow it) when it is returned to Designability to be refurbished ready for another child to enjoy.
How can I apply?
Families can apply for a Wizzybug direct via the application on the website. Appointments are held at our HQ in Bath, and at our partner’s clinics at William Merritt Centre, Leeds and Mae Murray Foundation, Northern Ireland.
Families on low-income who may need support with the cost of attending their Wizzybug appointment at our clinic in Bath can apply to our Access Fund for assistance.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Wizzybug Loan Scheme Team
- Contact Position
- Wizzybug Loan Scheme Administrator
- Telephone
- 01225 824 103
- wizzybug@designability.org.uk
- Website
- https://designability.org.uk/
Where to go
- Name
- Designability
- Address
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Wolfson Centre, Department D1
Royal United Hospital,
Bath
Avon - Postcode
- BA1 3NG
- Notes
Our clinic is fully accessible with disabled parking outside, accessible toilets on the ground floor and a baby changing room.
Other Details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type Free - Details
- Wizzybugs are provided free of charge to families until their child outgrows it (usually at approx age 5) when they are returned to us ready to be refurbished ready for another family to enjoy.
Availability
- Referral required
- No
- Referral Details
Families can apply for a Wizzybug direct via the application on the website here. Appointments are held at our HQ in Bath, and at our partner’s clinics at William Merritt Centre, Leeds and Mae Murray Foundation, Northern Ireland.
- Other notes
Families on low-income who may need support with the cost of attending their Wizzybug appointment at our clinic in Bath can apply to our Access Fund for assistance.