Website Statement

It is with immense sadness and regret that we inform you that Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) will commence a wind down programme from 11th November 2025.  

This process is expected to take 28 days to allow time for alternative placements to be found for residential clients at our Care and Rehabilitation Centre, and to honour commitments to other clients to the best extent possible.  

At the end of this period, QEF intends to file for administration.   

We have worked tirelessly over the last year to try and save the charity, exploring numerous options to improve its finances, but unfortunately there wasn’t a viable solution that met all the necessary requirements to overcome the challenging financial situation QEF faced. 

It has been our privilege to support disabled people for over 90 years, providing expert services that have changed many lives, and we are deeply saddened that it cannot continue. 

Our priorities right now are to work with funding bodies to ensure clients find suitable alternative placements and to support our remarkable staff during this difficult time.

Flight Video Guides

Flying with a hidden disability
Flight Video Guides - Flying with a hidden disability

In partnership with the UK Civil Aviation Authority we have produced 4 short films that give information and insights about travelling by air with a hidden disability and the support available. We follow Ifraa, Michael, Paul and Penny and Claire and Sandy through their journeys, highlighting what’s involved and including useful links to more information you may need.

Our films below provide vital information for people travelling with a stoma, aphasia, dementia and autism.

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Ifraa talks about her experiences of flying with a stoma and the steps she puts in place to make sure she can fly in comfort.
For further support contact Colostomy UK’s 24 hour helpline on 0800 328 4257 or visit www.colostomyuk.org

Michael talks about his experiences of flying with autism and the steps he puts in place to make sure he can fly with confidence.
With thanks to Autism Support Crawley, SEDS and Thumbs up World

Paul talks about his experiences of flying with dementia and the steps he and his wife Penny put in place to make sure he can fly with confidence.
With thanks to Livability, Plymouth University and Alzheimer’s Society

Claire and Sandy talk about their experiences of flying with aphasia and the steps she puts in place to make sure she can fly in comfort.
With thanks to Dyscover.

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