What we do
Meet Wizzybug
Wizzybug is an innovative powered wheelchair designed specifically for young children.
Provided free of charge via our Wizzybug Loan Scheme to children in the UK.
Who is Wizzybug designed for?
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.
Joseph's story
Joseph has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) which affects his ability to walk. When his parents first received the news, they were devastated – what would the future hold for their little boy?
His Wizzybug has given him his freedom, his independence and the opportunity to be a naughty 3 year old.
This is his story.
Learn more
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Apply for a Free Wizzybug
Apply for a free Wizzybug through our Wizzybug Loan Scheme.
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Resources for families
We have put together lots of tips and answers to frequently asked questions for Wizzybug families.
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Features and Specifications
Find out more about the details of Wizzybug and who it is suitable for.
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Support Wizzybug
How you could help us to build and loan out more Wizzybugs to children who could benefit.