Disability

Information for disabled people and carers in areas such as employment, health and education. There's also advice on financial Image for illness and disability pagesupport, independent living and rights

Note : from 1 October 2004, changes to the Disability Discrimination Act mean service providers should have removed barriers preventing disabled people accessing their services. This includes shops, banks, hotels, theatres, restaurants and places of worship.

  • Download a copy of our |Essential Guide for help in living with a disability in Elmbridge

  • |Elmbridge Online Access Guide |
    Elmbridge Borough Council and DisabledGo have produced an online access guide of 1,000 venues, including local amenities, bars, clubs, pubs, shops, restaurants and services across Elmbridge for residents and visitors with a disability.

  • |Elmbridge Access Group
    Elmbridge has an active disability group formed from volunteers who meet on a regular basis which represents the interests of disabled people throughout the Borough. Please visit the |Elmbridge Access Group web pages for contact details, the latest news and helpful links.

  • Leisure
    There are |two easy access trails on the Elmbridge Commons, provided to enable people of all abilities to enjoy our countryside sites. They are ideal if you are a wheelchair user, if you have difficulty walking long distances on uneven ground, or if you are just out for a gentle stroll in pleasant surroundings.

  • |Elmbridge Care and Repair
    Help with repairs and adaptations to your home, including finding contractors, overseeing work, and advice on how to claim disability benefits.

  • |Carers
    Looking after someone who needs support because of a disability

|The DirectGov website provides information covering the following:

  • Money
    Information about your entitlement to financial support.
  • Motoring and Transport
    Adapting vehicles, learning to drive, and public and local transport
  • Home and Community
    Independent living, adapting houses, care homes and accessible technology.
Related Pages:
 
Disability
   |Access for Disabled People (A - Z )
   |Carers (Pages)
   |Direct Gov - Disability Discrimination Act - Your Rights (Links)
   |Direct Gov - Disabled People and Carers Benefits (Links)
   |Direct Gov - Disabled People information (Links)
   |Directory for People with Disabilities (Documents)
   |Disabilities (A - Z )
   |Equality and Human Rights Commission (Links)
   |Healthy at Work - Disability (Pages)
   |Housing Adaptations for Disabled People (Links)
   |Income Support (A - Z )
   |People with Disabilities (Pages)
   |Severe Disabilities (A - Z )


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