20th July was the launch of the National Wheelchair Leadership Alliance’s Right Chair, Right Time charter. We totally agree with this campaign and Baroness Grey Thompson (Tanni) is behind it. She says
“For too long wheelchair services have been inadequate and it is time that wheelchair users are listened to and provided a proper service, rather than being marginalised. The huge variation in quality of services across the UK is astounding, and means a huge proportion of wheelchair users are left immobilised, frustrated and ignored.
Now we want to get this issue on the radar of people who can influence change and also get them behind the campaign by urging them to pledge their support to the Charter.”
You can pledge your support for the Alliance’s charter here.
I’m experiencing the Wheelchair Service right now as I need an upgrade….because I want choice I’m perceived as a nuisance. It’s only taken 6 months and still waiting. We need more choice, to be heard and more money for our ‘replacement legs’….A chair obviates the need for state to place me in ‘care’, I can be independent and WORK!!………..Soz rant over but follow link to Trailblazers and ‘sign up’, http://www.mdctrailblazers.org/news/1706 . If you’re having issues with your service share them here, we listen and we’ll forward them on!