The Guardian has launched a callout for UK residents to share their experiences with NHS-supplied wheelchairs, in response to reports of prolonged wait times. Individuals over 18 are invited to submit their stories, detailing wait durations, reasons for delays, and impacts. Submissions can be made anonymously for this investigative feature, with data deletion post-conclusion.
On May 14, 2024, the Guardian launched a callout seeking stories from UK residents regarding their experiences with NHS-supplied wheelchairs. This inquiry responds to reports of prolonged wait times faced by some disabled individuals in receiving wheelchairs from the NHS. The Guardian invites individuals over the age of 18 to submit their experiences, detailing the duration of their wait, any given reasons for delays, and the impacts of these waits. Submissions can be made anonymously through a secure, encrypted form, with an option for total anonymity via the SecureDrop service. The collected data will be utilized strictly for this investigative feature and personal data will be deleted after its conclusion.
