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Wizzybug - FREE Early Years Powered Mobility
Wizzybug - FREE Early Years Powered Mobility
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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.
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.
Contact Details
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Organiser
- Amanda Bevan
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Job Title/Position
- Wizzybug Loan Scheme Administrator
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Telephone Number
- 01225824103
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Email Address
- wizzybug@designability.org.uk
Local Offer
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Contact Name
- Wizzybug Loan Scheme Administrator
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Contact Email
- wizzybug@designability.org.uk
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Needs Level
- medium
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SEN Provision Type
- targeted
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Age Bands
- 0-5 years
Costs & Bookings
Cost
Additional Information
Families on low-income who may need support with the cost of attending their Wizzybug appointment can apply to our Access Fund for assistance.
Booking Information
Once a family have applied using the application form online, our clinicians will assess the application. If Wizzybug is suitable you will then be contacted to book an appointment for your child to have a full seating assessment at the end of which you should be able to take Wizzybug away with you.
Notes
Referral Notes
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.
Eligibility Notes
Children need to have good head control and be able to follow simple instructions.
Service Information
Suitable for ages:
Coverages:
All
Target Audiences:
Pre-school (0-5)
Support Groups:
Physical impairment
Facilities:
Wheelchair access
Booking Required?:
Eligibility Requirements?:
Links for information
Last updated 19th June 2023