Provision of disability equipment
Share your experiences for a Parliamentary debate
"Around 25% of the UK population are disabled*. The provision of disability equipment is of paramount importance to many across the UK. When provided, it can significantly improve quality of life and independence.
"My debate in Westminster will highlight the issues faced by disabled people when accessing disability equipment.
"I will have a particular focus on the provision of wheelchairs and housing adaptations, but am interested in other forms of equipment too.
"I am hoping to hear about your experiences, or the experiences of people you know, of accessing disability equipment."
*Source: UK disability statistics - Prevalence and life experiences
Deadline: midday, Tuesday 10 March.
How to watch the debate:
Links to watch the debate and read the transcript will be added to this page as soon as they are available from 11 March.
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What is a Westminster Hall Debate?
Resources and support
House of Commons Library
Relevant research:
UK disability statistics: Prevalence and life experiences
The National Disability Strategy: Content, reaction and progress
Finding funding for disability aids
House of Lords Library
Relevant research:
Challenges faced by people with disabilities
Wheelchair and community equipment services in England
Relevant Committee inquiries
Women & Equalities Committee: Accessibility of products and services to disabled people
Transport Committee: Access denied: rights versus reality in disabled people's access to transport
Support
GOV.UK: Disability equipment and transport
NHS: Walking aids, wheelchairs and mobility scooters - Social care and support guide
Scope (a disability charity): Disability equipment and assistive technology
Disability Information Scotland: Disability aids and equipment
What is a Westminster Hall debate?
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