Designed for young disabled children
Wizzybug provides many children with their first experience of independent mobility, unlocking new opportunities for play, connection, and exploration.
We provide them free of charge across the UK through the charity’s national voluntary-funded scheme.
Children can keep them for as long as needed, until they outgrow it.
What impact has Wizzybug had?
1600+
disabled children have been helped through the scheme
80%
of kids see a significant improvement in self-set goals within first 6 months
99%
of families would recommend the Wizzybug Scheme to friends
Who is Wizzybug for?
Wizzybug is a powered wheelchair for young disabled children aged 14 months and up.
It offers children fun, independence and freedom of movement, often for the first time in their lives.
Before you apply
The following information will help you to understand whether Wizzybug is right for your child. Our team are available to offer advice if needed.
Wizzybug FAQs
Wizzybugs are completely free to all families throughout the UK, as long as your child meets the user requirements.
Wizzybugs are always free to all families throughout the UK. We will not ask for any information about your personal financial circumstances.
No, applying is easy! Just complete the online form when you have time. Our friendly team are on hand if you need any assistance.
Each child can have a Wizzybug for as long as they need it, this is usually when they outgrow it. Our clinical team will keep in contact throughout your loan and are always available to offer advice. When your child has outgrown it, Wizzybug is returned to us so we can refurbish it ready for another child.
Your therapist will make sure your child can be seated safely and comfortably in Wizzybug, make any adjustments and show you how to do this yourself. Don’t worry, there is no driving assessment at your Wizzybug appointment! They will talk you through the instructions for use and how to make basic adjustments to Wizzybug, and give you some tips and games you can play with your child to get them used to using their new Wizzybug. At the end of the appointment you will take away your Wizzybug.
We do not have a strict age range and will assess your application based on your child’s size and level of understanding. You can read more about this in the Wizzybug User Requirements.
Most children starting with a Wizzybug are not able to drive and will take some time to learn this skill. Even accidental knocking of the joystick can lead to a learning experience. Research has demonstrated that any experience of movement is important for development.
With supervision and support children with a visual impairment can be encouraged to experience the action of movement. Research has demonstrated that this can help children to develop visual maps of their environment.
We have many different joystick options available that you can try and we are confident we can help find one that suits your child.
This does not necessarily stop a child from having a Wizzybug. We will give individualised advice on a case by case basis. The Wizzybug has a carer control that can be used when required.
Wizzybug can be used as part of a complementary selection of mobility aids. Research has demonstrated that skills learnt through powered mobility can transfer to other means of mobility.
Wizzybug can be used indoors, outdoors and off-road and will fit through a standard door frame. Many children use their Wizzybug at nursery or just for family outings.
Wizzybug is designed to fit in a car boot and can easily be taken apart to transport if needed. No WAV required!
Apply for a free Wizzybug
Getting a Wizzybug is easy, simply fill out our online application form today and our team will be in touch. This is also available as a paper form upon request.
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