Wheels for Wellbeing

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A disabled people’s cycling organisation campaigning for equity in cycling, #ActiveTravel, multimodal journeys, and mobility justice. #BeyondTheBicycle
Find out about our work at www.WheelsForWellbeing.org.uk

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Last week we proudly shared the successes & insights of our groundbreaking, Wheels4Me loan scheme; providing free, inclusive cycle loans in our mission to 'make cycle share, fair'. Though the scheme is currently paused while we look for new funding, we can't wait to bring this important service back

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Wheels for Wellbeing were very excited to see this fantastic example of inclusive cycle parking being made available to handcyclists at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social London, for users to store their cycle safely, indoors, when out and about where regular bike racks fail to meet needs.

photo of a wall-mounted bikelock inside a building. Next to it, a laminated sign reads 'parking for wheelchair hand cycle attachment' with a photo of a handcycle and the King College London logophoto of a wall-mounted bikelock inside a building. Next to it, a laminated sign reads 'parking for wheelchair hand cycle attachment' with a photo of a handcycle and the King College London logo
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Paid opportunity for Disabled people: Please share

Are you interested in floating bus stops?
Are you a Disabled person based in the UK?

Why not apply to the Floating Bus Stops Disability Advisory Group?

Applications close midnight Wednesday 09/09/2026

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wheelsforwellbeing.org.ukFloating Bus Stops Research Disability Advisory Group - Information and Application FormWheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.
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In this last week of Disability Pride Month, we want to highlight the importance of including accessibility for Disabled families in active travel and environmental improvements. Check out this recent blog by our Campaigns and Policy Lead Kate on the subject:

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cyclesprog.co.ukThe right cycle for the journey: cycling with disabled childrenFrom rear-steer tandems to e-bikes, Kate Ball shares practical advice on cycling with disabled children for everyday journeys.
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A clear explanation of why some "legality" tests catch legal cycles, upon which many Disabled people rely.

We're delighted to be working with forces and training providers to solve this problem while helping address the danger caused by illegal e-motorbikes
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bbc.co.ukBirmingham man's legal e-bike seized and destroyed by police in errorThe BBC finds the bike was legal and supplied as part of a scheme to reduce pollution in the city.
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Fantastic to see this article by Laura Laker in Cycling Electric highlighting the harm that police seizure and destruction of legal e-cycles is causing - and some of the solutions we need. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/police-...

cyclingelectric.comCall for education as police crush road-legal, council-funded Tern HSD e-bikeA legal e-bike, mistakenly seized and destroyed by West Midlands Police as part of a crackdown on illegal electric motorcycles
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We support @livingstreets.bsky.social #PavementOverload campaign to get delivery robots off our pavements. Pavements are already inaccessible for many #Disabled people, and these robots will make them less safe and more inaccessible. #TakingTheDis

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Delivery robots are taking over UK pavements, causing chaos for pedestrians, despite having no laws allowing their use 🤖 Our Pavement Overload campaign is in the Guardian: https://bit.ly/4pdAuYx

theguardian.comMinisters likely to support law change to allow delivery robots on England’s pathsExclusive: Safety campaigners concerned about plan for widespread deployment on already crowded pavements