National charity for wheelchair sport. Providing opportunities for disabled people to move more, play sport and lead active lives. www.wheelpower.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lrxq3sqqwc2bJoin our next Engaging Wheelchair Participants in Sport course! Join us and Louise Hunt Skelley on Thursday 24 July for our popular online course, designed to give you the skills and confidence to better support wheelchair users in your sessions & events. https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/activities/training-courses/19 Jun 2025 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrxq3sqqwc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lnl2jwoxls2iMeet the Locke family: a true fundraising dynasty! From marathons to mountain treks, they’ve raised over £50,000 for WheelPower — and they’re still going strong. 🙌 Their story is pure inspiration. Read it here: https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/stories/the-locke-family-fundraising-dynasty/ #FundraisingHeroes #WheelPower #DisabilitySport24 Apr 2025 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnl2jwoxls2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3llee5znc7s27We're excited to welcome Dan Brooke as the new Chair of @paralympicsgb.bsky.social. Dan's extensive experience in championing diversity and inclusion makes him an excellent choice. We look forward to working with him. https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/news/paralympicsgb-appoints-dan-brooke-as-new-chair/27 Mar 2025 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3llee5znc7s27https://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3ll7pn426hs2xWheelPower has signed an open letter urging the Government to reconsider proposed changes to health, disability benefits, and employment support. These changes could limit access to the mental and physical benefits of an active lifestyle for disabled people. 👇 https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/news/open-letter-from-the-sport-recreation-and-physical-activity-sector/25 Mar 2025 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll7pn426hs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lkv3zbuyxk2gDue to last-minute cancellations, we have TWO spaces available for our Learn to Sit-Ski session at SnowDome, Tamworth on Tuesday 1 April! 🏔️ For wheelchair users & those with lower-limb impairments Fully funded by WheelPower! 🎿❄️ 👉 www.wheelpower.org.uk/activities/learn-to-ski21 Mar 2025 11:24 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkv3zbuyxk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lkuyzn67222gOur friends at Leeds City Athletics club are holding a FREE outdoor training session on Saturday 5 April 2025 (12pm – 2pm) at the John Charles Centre for Sport, Leeds To book a free place email Paul Moseley: leedscity.wcracing@outlook.com #johncharlescentreforsport #wheelchairracing21 Mar 2025 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkuyzn67222ghttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lkpqm5vu522w🚨 Last-Minute Opportunity! 🚨 📅 Date: 1st April 2025 📍 Location: Tamworth 🎿❄️ 💙 Who’s it for? Anyone with a physical impairment who wants to experience the thrill of skiing! Don't miss this chance to hit the slopes with expert instructors. 👉 Book now: https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/activities/learn-to-ski/ ! 🏔️⛷️💙19 Mar 2025 08:16 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkpqm5vu522whttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lkliyqf6uk2xWheelPower is registered on @easyuk which means you can raise free funds for them as you shop online this year, at no extra cost! Please join today: https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/wheelpower/7UWM3D/s2s/ZdU7Z020/SE866/twitter17 Mar 2025 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkliyqf6uk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lkbffrzf5c25The National Junior Games 🏀🏓🎾 4 - 27 June 2025 Over 100 disabled children from all over the country come together to try over 20 sports in a safe, welcoming and friendly environment. Here's a previous years event round up video🥰🥰 Fancy it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs3Nite12ys13 Mar 2025 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkbffrzf5c25https://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3liopryge322sDo you have a physical disability? Sign up for our newsletter and receive a free set of resistance bands from WheelPower this Autumn and discover the many benefits that come from regular exercise. https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/get-active/exercise-at-home/resistance-bands/21 Feb 2025 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3liopryge322shttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lhswmiqzrs2lWe're proud to be an ally of the Institute of Registered Case Managers who are setting standards for UK #casemanagers' practice. Find out more about the commitments we’ve made as an official ally here #IRCMAllies ircm.org.uk/supporters/ https://ircm.org.uk/supporters/10 Feb 2025 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhswmiqzrs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lgirbyxors2aItching to try something new in 2025? Have you applied for your FREE set of resistance bands from WheelPower? It's really easy! https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/.../exerc.../resistance-bands/ Do you already have a set and need some motivation?! Check out our handy YouTube video's👍💪 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYKxvv35K0g24 Jan 2025 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgirbyxors2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3leqwwhqgks2zDid you read the great interview with Samantha Kinghorn in the Guardian? We're incredibly proud that Sammi first tried wheelchair racing at the WheelPower Inter Spinal Unit Games and, quite frankly, how brilliant she is! https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/dec/30/sammi-kinghorn-paris-paralympic-games-interview02 Jan 2025 11:11 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3leqwwhqgks2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lelouh6hdc2s📽️Thank You for supporting WheelPower in 2024! 📽️ As we look back on an incredible year, we’re filled with gratitude for YOU, our amazing supporters. Whether you donated, volunteered or attended our events, you’ve been part of something truly special. 🏀🎾🚴 💬 Let us know your favourite moment..31 Dec 2024 09:03 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lelouh6hdc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lehiyw356k2l🌟 2024...what a year! 🌟 A huge thanks to everyone who participated, donated, watched or contributed in 2024 - it was an amazing year! Take a look at what we achieved. Here’s to a more active and impactful 2025! 🙌 Learn more, get involved, or donate at https://buff.ly/3P7rXFj29 Dec 2024 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lehiyw356k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3leeywi6rfu2e🔥 2024 - what an amazing year! 🔥 Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, or supported us—it was truly incredible! Check out all we achieved together. Here’s to an even more active and impactful 2025! 🙌 Learn more or donate: https://buff.ly/3P7rXFj28 Dec 2024 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3leeywi6rfu2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lechs52qhf23💥 This year...WOW! 💥 🏋️ 21,407 views of online exercise classes 💪 1,669 attendances at fitness sessions 🛠️ 23,546 views of wheelchair maintenance films Together, we’re empowering disabled people to stay healthy and active. 🙌 🔗 Donate at https://buff.ly/3P7rXFj27 Dec 2024 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lechs52qhf23https://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3le2fmwxnms2i🎄Merry Christmas from all of us at WheelPower!🎄 This festive season, we want to thank you for your support. Together, we’re making a real difference to the lives of disabled people in the UK. 💙 Wishing you all a Christmas filled with joy, love, and happiness! 🌟 #MerryChristmas #WheelPower24 Dec 2024 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3le2fmwxnms2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3ldpwdqjs2x2wIf a journalist asked you what the one key issue is for wheelchair users, what would you reply? Let us know in the comments below...20 Dec 2024 08:03 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldpwdqjs2x2whttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3ldniq277cx27🎄Join Us for the Last Dance Before Christmas!🎄 Our final Online Dance Class of 2024 is taking place tomorrow & we’d love for you to join us for some festive fun, movement & holiday cheer. 💃🕺❄️ 📅 Friday 20th December, 11am 💻 Online! 👉 https://buff.ly/4gtMQ9219 Dec 2024 08:54 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldniq277cx27https://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3ld6kh7h34s22Huge thanks to the The Hospital Saturday Fund for their generous donation of £10,000 to support our vital work in Spinal Injury Units. Together we're enabling recently paralysed people to rebuild their lives through sport and physical activity. 📷Nick Spollin UK / Gathering Voices13 Dec 2024 10:14 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld6kh7h34s22https://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3ld43pl6dks2fMeet Pete, our new tutor! Join our Zoom course 'Engaging Wheelchair Participants in Sport' to boost your knowledge, skills and confidence in inclusive sports. 🏀🎯 3 dates available—25 places on each!👇 https://www.wheelpower.org.uk/activities/engaging-wheelchair-participants-in-sport/12 Dec 2024 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld43pl6dks2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lcuomr2zge2qWorkout with Ella every Tuesday! 💪💪 Get ready for a fun, 40-minute workout with a warm-up and cool-down, all from the comfort of home. Join us live on Zoom at 11am! Just grab a free ticket on our website and get ready to move. 👉 Book your spot here: https://buff.ly/4igXjGH #OnlineExerciseClass09 Dec 2024 12:03 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcuomr2zge2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lcin3o2vnc24💃🕺 Get Ready to Boogie at our Free Online Inclusive Dance Class! 🕺💃 Join Amanda for an Online Inclusive Dance Class - perfect for all abilities and designed to get you grooving. 📅 When: Fridays at 11am on Zoom 💸 Cost: FREE! Details 👉 wheelpower.org.uk/activities/online-dance-class04 Dec 2024 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcin3o2vnc24https://bsky.app/profile/wheelpower.bsky.social/post/3lbcrymjdue2z🧘‍♀️ Free Online Seated Yoga Class! 🧘‍♂️ Boost flexibility, strength, and mindfulness—all from your chair! 🪑 Join this inclusive, beginner-friendly session led by expert instructor Nina. 🌟 📅 When: Wednesdays, 11 AM (Zoom) 💸 Cost: Free! Sign up now 👉 wheelpower.org.uk/yoga #AccessibleYoga #SeatedYoga19 Nov 2024 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:engc3hqc2ppql27aykppfyrj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbcrymjdue2z