Disabled people in England face waits of up to two years for wheelchairs
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England’s ombudsman Paula Sussex says NHS bodies and private suppliers are leaving disabled people waiting up to two years for wheelchairs or parts, far beyond the 18-week target. Complaints rose from eight in 2020-21 to 110 in 2025-26, with delays causing pain, distress and loss of independence.
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