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Durham was last inspected in June 2024. As part of the inspection process, inspectors received feedback and views from 1,500 children, young people, families and partners. You can read more about the feedback from the inspectors on our Strategies, plans, policies and inspections page.

Wheelchairs for disabled children and young people


Wheelchairs can offer children and young people fun, independence and help them to enjoy all of the opportunities and activities that so many others take for granted ‐ at home, at school, at work and beyond.

Wizzybugs

Wizzybug is a powered wheelchair for young disabled children under 5. Wizzybug helps children with any condition or developmental delay that affects their ability to walk, including those who do not yet have a diagnosis.

Suitable for children aged 14 months to around 5 years (a maximum weight of 20kg) to explore indoors, outdoors and off-road.

Wizzybugs can offer children and young people fun, independence and freedom of movement, often for the first time in their lives.

Designability has a loan scheme that provides Wizzybugs free of charge to families in the UK.

See Designability - Wizzybug Loan Scheme for more information and find out how to apply.

Whizz Kidz

Whizz Kidz are the UK's leading charity supporting young wheelchair users up to 25 years old.

They provide young wheelchair users with the equipment and skills they need to live life as independently as possible. To enjoy all of the opportunities and activities that so many others take for granted ‐ at home, at school, at work and beyond.

See Whizz Kidz for more information and find out how to apply for mobility equipment.



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