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Launch an independent review of NHS wheelchair services

Submitted by Matthew Kayne on Thursday 31st July 2025

Published on Wednesday 20th August 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Friday 20th February 2026

Signatures: 2,973

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Cost ~ delayed ~ Dignity ~ Disabled ~ Disabled People ~ Ensure ~ Experienced ~ Face ~ Fairs ~ independence ~ Lack ~ launch ~ Loss ~ mentalhealth ~ NHS ~ Personality ~ Reform ~ Reviewed ~ URGENT ~ WHEELCHAIR ~ Years

Petition Action

Launch an independent review of NHS wheelchair services

Petition Details

I’m calling on the Government to launch a full, independent review of NHS wheelchair services. We feel too many disabled people may be be let down by delays, poor assessments, unsuitable equipment, and a lack of accountability. We need urgent reform to ensure dignity and fair care.

Additional Information

As a disabled person, I’ve suffered years of delays, pain, and poor treatment from wheelchair services. I know I’m not alone — others across the UK face the same struggles. I think services are underfunded, slow, and can put cost above care. I’ve experienced infections, mental health decline, and loss of independence due to an unsuitable wheelchair. We need a full, independent review to make sure disabled people get the support, dignity, and equipment we deserve.


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