Richard Burden, MP for Birmingham Northfield, has thrown his support behind a national campaign, ‘Keeping up with Childhood’ launched by disabled children’s charity Whizz-Kidz. The campaign, launched in July, aims to raise awareness of the importance of mobility for disabled children. Richard Burden also welcomed Whizz-Kidz’ plan to open a new regional Mobility Centre in Birmingham.

Richard Burden MP has supported a parliamentary motion (EDM 483), which backs the campaign and calls for the government to ensure that disabled children have access to the mobility equipment they need, when they need it.

Richard Burden MP said:

“I am delighted to be supporting this national campaign, which highlights how important independent movement is for all children. For disabled children, having the right mobility equipment gives them this freedom and the chance to ‘keep up with childhood’.  I particularly welcome Whizz-Kidz’ plan to open a centre in Birmingham, which will be a great facility for disabled Birmingham children and their families’. 

Richard Burden’s signing of EDM 483 is part of his continuing support for Whizz-Kidz. In June 1999 he organised a House of Commons vs. House of Lords charity motor race, which benefit Whizz-Kidz.

There are over 70,000 disabled children in the UK for whom the provision of the right wheelchair could make a critical difference, giving them the freedom to get around and fully enjoy childhood; from going to mainstream school to being able to play with their friends and family.  The range of mobility equipment that Whizz-Kidz provides is unavailable on the NHS, primarily because of financial constraints.

To help us change a child’s life, call 020 7233 6600, email campaign@whizz-kidz.org.uk or visit www.whizz-kidz.org.uk