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There are 1000s of disabled children & young people in the UK struggling to gain access to appropriate mobility equipment. We are raising funds to provide and maintain specialist life-changing items, including disability trikes, powered, manual & sport wheelchairs, power-assists, buggies & walkers.

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Categories

  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Mental Health Mental Health
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • People With Disabilities People With Disabilities
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)

    Situation

    There are currently at least 360,000 children & young people aged 0-24 in the UK with disabilities affecting mobility. Most will need at least one item of mobility equipment. However the NHS is unable to meet demand for specialist and/or customised equipment that improves physical & mental health and offers inclusion & independence. It’s estimated to cost three times more to raise a disabled child and with the cost of living soaring self-funding purchase & upkeep of equipment is rarely possible.

    Solution

    AFK fully funds mobility equipment, recommended by, but not funded by, the NHS for disabled children and young people when they are not in a financial position to fund it themselves. We also cover the cost of maintenance and repairs, ensuring that the beneficiary always has a fully functioning wheelchair that meets their needs. This helps them to live the life they choose.

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    100%
    Categories

  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Mental Health Mental Health
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • People With Disabilities People With Disabilities
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)