Wizzibug loan scheme

UKIST were delighted to reconnect with staff from Designability at the recent BPNA conference and would like to highlight their scheme to loan a Wizzibug to children throughout the UK. Some of our families have already benefitted

“Dusty loves his Wizzybug, we picked it up in August and have had a lot of fun already. He is still getting to grips with the controls but is getting better each time, he loves to spin around in circles! The Wizzybug has given him more independence as he is able to move around now and can navigate through his surroundings and not have to rely on us as much.
He loves to go to the park in his Wizzybug and is able to chase his sister around which is fab. We’re so grateful for the opportunity that this has given Dusty, we are looking forward to seeing how much more he will be able to accomplish with the use of his Wizzybug! ”

Wizzybug is available free of charge to families throughout the UK
Parents can self-refer to the Wizzybug Loan Scheme by completing the application form online here
It is suitable for children from 14 months to approx age 5 (max weight 20kg)
It is suitable for disabled children with mobility issues as long as they have good, sustained head control
Wizzybug grows with the child and is easily adjusted by the family without any tools
Wizzybug is suitable for indoor, outdoor and off-road use under adult supervision but is not intended for use all day
At the end of the loan (usually when the child has outgrown Wizzybug) it is returned to us to be refurbished ready for another family to enjoy
Families can apply for assistance with the cost of attending their appointment by applying to our Access Fund – this includes overnight accommodation if necessary and is not means tested
Children are not expected to have driving skills; the purpose of Wizzybug is to unlock opportunities for child development through fun, exploration, play and social inclusion
Appointments are held at our HQ in Bath, as well as at our partner clinic William Merritt Centre in Leeds
Wizzybug is small and portable and can even fit into the boot of a Toyota Yaris!

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