4 December 2024 News
The MND Association has backed a report by the Wheelchair Alliance which calls for a ‘more integrated approach’ and ‘greater prioritisation of wheelchair services in the NHS’.
The report, funded by Motability Foundation, was launched at the House of Lords in November and completes a trilogy of annual reports first released in 2022.
This third and final report outlines three recommendations that could greatly improve wheelchair provision and help to ensure the voices of wheelchair users are heard.
The recommendations include:
- Creation of an NHS England senior responsible officer and dedicated wheelchair service commissioners
- Addressing the postcode lottery
- Better procurement and supply chain management.
The MND Association is urging the Government and the NHS to take note of the findings of the Wheelchair Alliance and act upon its recommendations.
People living with MND and others facing mobility challenges cannot wait. It is a basic human right that everyone who needs a wheelchair should get the right chair at the right time. Wheelchair users should be listened to and have confidence that every NHS wheelchair service across England provides appropriate choice.
The MND Association has a team of experts to support people with MND in accessing wheelchair services.
Read more on our dedicated wheelchair support service webpage, or email: [email protected].