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Disabilities & Mobility
Local Support
Accessibility and Autism-Friendly Libraries
Somerset Council provides accessible library services for people with disabilities and special needs. Includes specialist book collections on mental health, autism, dementia, and more. Additional concessions for those with visual impairments or reading difficulties.
Children with Disabilities Service – Somerset
Support, equipment, short breaks, and care for disabled children and their families.
Community Equipment & Wheelchair Service - Somerset
Borrow equipment to help you live independently, with delivery, fitting, servicing, and recycling included.
Concessionary Bus Pass - Somerset
Free bus passes for Somerset residents who are eligible by age or disability.
Frome Falcons Powerchair Football Club
Inclusive football club for people with physical or learning disabilities and their siblings (age 5+).
KeyRing
Charity providing social care support. Advisor available in the Live Well Room at Frome Medical Practice every Wednesday, 10am–12pm.
Somerset Activity Passes and Discounts for Children
Free activity day passes for families with a child or young person with a disability or additional need.
Somerset Independence Plus (SIP)
Home improvement support, including Disabled Facilities Grants and financial assistance for independence.
Somerset Independent Living Centre (SILC)
Advice and equipment to help you stay independent at home or outdoors.
HomeFirst Plus
Practical services and home adaptations for anyone needing support across Somerset.
National Support
Blue Badge Scheme
Parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties, sight impairments, or hidden disabilities.
Contact: For Families with Disabled Children
Guidance and information for families of children with disabilities.
Disability Rights UK
National organisation led by and for disabled people, promoting equal participation.
Disabled Persons Railcard
Discounted rail travel for people with certain disabilities or benefits.
Listening Books
Audiobook lending service for people with disabilities affecting reading.
Limbless Association
Support for amputees and their families, carers, and friends.
Motability Scheme
Lease a car, scooter, or powered wheelchair using your mobility allowance.
National Key Scheme - Radar key
Provides disabled people access to locked public toilets nationwide.
Red Cross Mobility Aids Service
The British Red Cross provides wheelchair hire services across the UK.