'She doesn't get another childhood': The lives on hold waiting for wheelchairs
Published: 9/24/2025

Whizz Kidz, a UK charity, reports over a thousand disabled children are waiting for essential wheelchairs and mobility equipment due to rising costs and NHS budget constraints. Families share the emotional toll and challenges faced while waiting for these vital resources, highlighting the need for urgent support to reopen the charity's waitlist through the "Childhood Can't Wait" appeal. With stories of children like Wren and Ivy facing limitations in their daily lives, the call for action for timely access to suitable mobility aids becomes critical to ensure independence and quality of life.