Providing mobility equipment for disabled children and young people

girl riding trike on pavement

Update 20th November

Our waiting list for new applications is currently closed. We will review the position in mid February and hopefully reopen around that time. We apologise for any inconvenience.

AFK provides mobility equipment not available on the NHS, such as bespoke powered wheelchairs, specialised trikes and walkers, to disabled children and young people up to age 25.

Who can apply?

The right piece of equipment can mean the difference between playing outside with friends or watching from the sidelines; between working and going to college or relying on others for everything. It can help with pain management, muscle strength and independence.

 

For over 30 years we have been committed to providing those pieces of equipment which cannot easily be obtained elsewhere.

 

We welcome applications from or on behalf of children and young people up to their 25th birthday, who need specialist mobility equipment or a wheelchair to help them become more independent. The child or young person must be disabled and resident in the UK.

Any questions?

Ready to apply?

Update 20th November

Our waiting list for new applications is currently closed. We will review the position in mid February and hopefully reopen around that time. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Contact our Mobility Services team

If you have any questions about our mobility equipment services, please email [email protected]

Julia Paylor

 

Julia is our Advocacy and Mobility Manager.

Success stories from our mobility equipment scheme

Boronica’s Story: A Life-Changing Trike

Our Mobility Services Team helped 3 year old Boronica’s family obtain the funds they needed for her new trike, helping her recovery from recent surgery.

A Big Thank You to The Motability Foundation

Thanks to the generous support of The Motability Foundation, we’ve provided a record amount of mobility equipment to children and young people like George, helping them gain independence and improve their quality of life.

Joshua receives new wheelchair to continue his pursuit to Team GB

Stockton-on-Tees teenager, Joshua Holforth (19) receives new sports wheelchair to continue his dream of Team GB wheelchair basketball.

Harry’s new powered wheelchair

A picture is worth a thousand words: Harry was so excited to get his new powerchair!

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