--- title: Wheelchair Alliance signs three-year agreement with the British Healthcare Trades Association description: The Wheelchair Alliance has signed a three-year deal with the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA), a not-for-profit trade association image: https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/hubfs/David%20Stockdale%2c%20CEO%20of%20the%20BHTA%20with%20Nick%20Goldup%2c%20chair%20and%20chief%20operating%20officer%20at%20the%20Wheelchair%20Alliance%20HIGH%20RES.jpg --- [Skip to Content](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/blog/wheelchair-alliance-signs-three-year-agreement-with-the-british-healthcare-trades-association#body) [Donate](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/wheelchair-alliance-donate) [![Wheelchair Alliance Logo](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Wheelchair%20Alliance%20Logo%20Landscape-1.webp?width=750&height=227&name=Wheelchair%20Alliance%20Logo%20Landscape-1.webp "Wheelchair Alliance Logo")](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk) [Become a Member](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/wheelchair-alliance-wheelchair-users-membership-sign-up) [![Wheelchair Alliance Logo](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Wheelchair%20Alliance%20Logo%20Landscape-1.webp?width=750&height=227&name=Wheelchair%20Alliance%20Logo%20Landscape-1.webp "Wheelchair Alliance Logo")](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk) Menu - [HOME](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk) - THE ALLIANCE - [THE WHEELCHAIR COLLECTIVE](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/wheelchaircollective) - [SUPPORTERS](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/wheelchair-alliance-partners) - [ABOUT US](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/wheelchair-alliance-about-us) - [REPORTS](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/wheelchair-alliance-reports) - [ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/all-partyparliamentarygroup) - [INNOVATION SIG](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/innovation-special-interest-group) - [CONTACT](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/wheelchair-alliance-contact) - [ACADEMY](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/academy) - [NEWS](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/blog) - [Become a Member](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/wheelchair-alliance-wheelchair-users-membership-sign-up) - [Donate](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/wheelchair-alliance-donate) [Back to blog](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/blog) # Wheelchair Alliance signs three-year agreement with the British Healthcare Trades Association 2 min read • Oct 16, 2024, 8:36:34 AM • Written by: The Wheelchair Alliance ![](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/hubfs/David%20Stockdale%2c%20CEO%20of%20the%20BHTA%20with%20Nick%20Goldup%2c%20chair%20and%20chief%20operating%20officer%20at%20the%20Wheelchair%20Alliance%20HIGH%20RES.jpg) The [Wheelchair Alliance](https://www.wheelchair-alliance.co.uk/), an organisation which champions the needs of wheelchair users across England, has signed a three-year deal with the [British Healthcare Trades Association](https://www.bhta.com/) (BHTA), a not-for-profit trade association which works on behalf of its members to improve industry standards and consumer protection in the healthcare and assistive technologies arena. As part of the three-year partnership, the BHTA will sponsor the development of the Alliance, supporting its drive to ensure that the voices of wheelchair users are heard. In return, the Alliance has committed in providing the BHTA with priority access to webinars, summits, events as well as access to its user engagement group and their annual impact report. “Following their inclusion in the Alliance since its formation, I am delighted that the British Healthcare Trades Association has agreed to become an official partner of the Wheelchair Alliance,” said Nick Goldup, chair and chief operating officer, Wheelchair Alliance. “The Alliance is an umbrella organisation representing the voice of wheelchair users and those involved in the wheelchair sector. The BHTA brings to the table a wealth of knowledge and understanding, representing their industry members and we are very pleased that they have chosen to continue to support our important work for the next three years.” Of the partnership, David Stockdale, chief executive officer of the BHTA, said: “The BHTA is delighted to have reached a milestone three years in partnership with the Wheelchair Alliance. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to improving the industry, driving innovation in mobility solutions, and enhancing the quality of life for wheelchair users. At BHTA, we bring together product suppliers, commissioned service providers, retailers, and associated businesses, to help support the Wheelchair Alliance in improving the quality, access and effectiveness of wheelchair services across England. “The Wheelchair Alliance is making great strides to improve wheelchair provision in England and ensure the needs of wheelchair users are represented. The BHTA is proud to support this work and we look forward to many more years of partnership and making a difference in so many peoples’ lives.” The Wheelchair Alliance also continues to encourage wheelchair users, their families and primary carers to sign up to their free [membership programme](https://144566510.hs-sites-eu1.com/wheelchair-alliance-wheelchair-users-membership-sign-up), which gives those signing up access to a range of benefits, online resources and the latest news, while supporting in its mission to influence Government and healthcare providers into recognising the importance of timely and appropriate wheelchair provision. #### Reach the World. Giving Made Easy with Impact. 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