The Wheelchair Alliance, an organisation which champions the needs of wheelchair users across England, has launched a free membership programme for wheelchair users, their families and primary carers.
“Our job at the Wheelchair Alliance is to lobby for wheelchair users and become their voice, which is why we have launched our Wheelchair Alliance membership,” says Nick Goldup, chair and chief operating officer, Wheelchair Alliance.
“The new membership platform will enable people to join the movement and make change. It is free for wheelchair users, their families and primary carers, and will give those signing up access to a range of benefits, online resources and the latest news, while supporting the Alliance in our mission to influence Government and healthcare providers into recognising the importance of timely and appropriate wheelchair provision.”
Alongside the launch of the new membership, the Alliance has also launched a brand new website and has committed to publishing a quarterly newsletter to help continue in highlighting change needed in wheelchair provision: “We’re working hard on ensuring the voices of wheelchair users are heard,” comments Nick.
“Our new website acts as a gateway to external policies, procedures and practice while our quarterly newsletters feature valuable information that helps to support wheelchair users and their primary carers and families.
“Wheelchair users deserve so much more, and we will continue to work hard to ensure that they are listened to and have confidence that every wheelchair service provides the choice and capability to fully deliver the outcomes of each individual person.”