Disabled people in England wait up to two years for wheelchairs, ombudsman finds

Summary

Disabled people in England can wait up to two years for a wheelchair because of delays involving NHS bodies and private firms that make them, according to a report by the parliamentary and health service ombudsman for England, Paula Sussex. She said the hold-ups have profound consequences and limit wheelchair users' ability to lead independent lives.

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1. The Guardian

   11 Nov 2026, 00:01 UTCSource ↗

   An ombudsman report led by Paula Sussex reveals that disabled people in England have to wait up to two years for wheelchairs because of delays involving NHS bodies and private firms that make them.