Paul Rowen supports Whizz-Kidz' first national awareness campaign!

4.39.24pm BST (GMT +0100) Wed 28th Sep 2005

Paul Rowen MP - Supporting Whizz-Kidz!

Rochdale MP - Paul Rowen, supports Whizz-Kidz' first national awareness campaign!

Rochdale's Lib Dem - Paul Rowen has announced his support for the National Campaign, "Keeping up with Childhood", launched by disabled children's charity Whizz-Kidz. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of mobility for disabled children.

Paul, has supported a Parliamentary Motion (EDM 483) which backs the campaign and calls for the Government to ensure that disabled children in the UK have access to the mobility equipment when they need it. Paul said, "I am delighted to be supporting this National Campaign - it highlights the importance independent movement is for all children. I am determined that children in Rochdale should have the mobility equipment required to give them the freedom and the chance to keep up with childhood."

The provision of a wheelchair makes a critical difference giving them the freedom to get around and enjoy their 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 available on the NHS, this is primarily because of financial constraints.

Paul is encouraging the people of Rochdale to support this charity - if further please call 020 7233 6600, email - campaign@whizz-kidz.org.uk or visit www.whizz-kidz.org.uk