Launch of new national council to shape wheelchair provision

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Wheelchair users in the UK are being invited to join The Wheelchair Collective – the first national council of wheelchair users.

Led by the Wheelchair Alliance, the initiative will give wheelchair users with lived experience the power to influence how wheelchair services are designed, delivered and improved.

Backed by funding from the RFU (Rugby Football Union) Injured Players Foundation (IPF), an independent charity that supports players who have sustained an acute life-changing injury whilst playing rugby union in England, this pioneering council will bring together passionate wheelchair ambassadors from every nation and region of the UK. Together, they will use their experience, insight and voice to spark real, lasting change in wheelchair provision and ensure services finally reflect the needs and realities of the estimated 1.2 million wheelchair users who use them.

Recruitment for the voluntary regional representatives is now underway in the East of England, London, Midlands, North East and Yorkshire, North West, South East, South West, Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland. In addition, The Wheelchair Collective will also appoint a Youth Leader and Chair.

Click here to apply. Applications close on Friday, 6th February.