Wizzybug - FREE Wizzybug powered mobility for the under 5s
Last updated: 31/07/2023
Wizzybug is a fun, innovative powered wheelchair provided FREE of charge to young children in the UK by Designability a charity based in Bath.
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 20 kg.
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.
Families can apply for a Wizzybug direct via the application on the website here.
Alternatively, please email wizzybug@designability.org.uk
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.
Contact number: 01225 824103
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Wizzybug Loan Scheme Team
- Contact Position
- Wizzybug Loan Scheme Administrator
- Telephone
- 01225 824103
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wizzybug@designability.org.uk
- Website
- https://designability.org.uk/
- https://www.facebook.com/DesignabilityUK
- https://www.instagram.com/designabilityuk/
- https://twitter.com/DesignabilityUK
Where to go
- Name
- Wolfson Centre, Department D1
- Address
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Royal United Hospital,
Bath
- Postcode
- BA2 3AF
- Notes
There is disabled parking outside our clinic and we have baby changing faclities as well as an accessible toilet on the ground floor
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- We offer Wizzybug appointments Monday - Friday.
- Session Information
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Our offices are open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
Other Details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type Free - Details
- FREE
Availability
- Age Ranges
- Referral required
- No
- Referral Details
Families can apply for a Wizzybug themselves using the application form on our website here.
- Other notes
We are a national charity and have provided Wizzybugs to families all over the UK from our clinic in Bath.
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.
Inclusion Information
Dietary Needs
- Has Provision
- No
Quality checks
- DBS check
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