Disabilities & Mobility

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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.

Visit Somerset Council website

Children with Disabilities Service – Somerset

Support, equipment, short breaks, and care for disabled children and their families.

Visit Somerset Council website

Community Equipment & Wheelchair Service - Somerset

Borrow equipment to help you live independently, with delivery, fitting, servicing, and recycling included.

Visit CEWS website

Concessionary Bus Pass - Somerset

Free bus passes for Somerset residents who are eligible by age or disability.

Visit Somerset Council website

Frome Falcons Powerchair Football Club

Inclusive football club for people with physical or learning disabilities and their siblings (age 5+).

Visit Nova Sports website

KeyRing

Charity providing social care support. Advisor available in the Live Well Room at Frome Medical Practice every Wednesday, 10am–12pm.

Visit KeyRing website

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.

Visit Somerset Council website

Somerset Independence Plus (SIP)

Home improvement support, including Disabled Facilities Grants and financial assistance for independence.

Visit Somerset Council website

Somerset Independent Living Centre (SILC)

Advice and equipment to help you stay independent at home or outdoors.

Visit Somerset Council website

HomeFirst Plus

Practical services and home adaptations for anyone needing support across Somerset.

Visit Homefirst Plus website

National Support

Blue Badge Scheme

Parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties, sight impairments, or hidden disabilities.

Visit GOV.UK website

Contact: For Families with Disabled Children

Guidance and information for families of children with disabilities.

Visit Contact website

Disability Rights UK

National organisation led by and for disabled people, promoting equal participation.

Visit Disability Rights UK website

Disabled Persons Railcard

Discounted rail travel for people with certain disabilities or benefits.

Visit Railcard website

Listening Books

Audiobook lending service for people with disabilities affecting reading.

Visit Listening Books website

Limbless Association

Support for amputees and their families, carers, and friends.

Visit Limbless Association website

Motability Scheme

Lease a car, scooter, or powered wheelchair using your mobility allowance.

Visit Motability Scheme website

National Key Scheme - Radar key

Provides disabled people access to locked public toilets nationwide.

Visit Disability Rights website

Red Cross Mobility Aids Service

The British Red Cross provides wheelchair hire services across the UK.

Visit British Red Cross website