Wheelchair Users Group
Shop 21
Bouverie Place Shopping Centre
Alexander Gardens
Folkstone
Kent
CT20 1AU
Tel: 01303 226500
Web: www.wheelchairusers.org.uk
Best time to telephone: Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm. Answerphone at other times.
A user led charity that provide help, information and support for wheelchair users, enablers/carers and disability organisations residing in or operating in Kent.
Facilitates NHS countrywide wheelchair user forum regarding provision of wheelchairs for disabled people.
Runs Folkestone Shopmobility, providing wheelchairs and scooters for people with mobility difficulties to access local shops.
Independent, access group role working to improve access for all disabled people in the Shepway area.
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