Disabilities

Shopmobility

SHOPMOBILITY is a scheme for people who have limited mobility. They can borrow scooters, powered wheelchairs or manual wheelchairs, to enable them to do shopping or to use other facilities in Loughborough town centre. For more information visit the Council's Shopmobility Services web page

Public Toilets & Radar Keys

For information relating the public toilets and radar keys please visit the public conveniences web page.

National Bus Scheme

Under the National scheme eligible disabled people are entitled to apply for a travel card offering free off-peak bus travel between 9.30am and 11pm Monday to Friday and at all times on weekends and bank holidays, on all local buses anywhere in England. For more information visit our Bus Scheme web pages.

Support Services for the Elderly, Disabled & Vulnerable

This service is provided by Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing (CNH) to enable elderly, disabled and vulnerable people to maintain an independent lifestyle with the added security of 24hours/day response and assistance with problems and emergencies. For more details visit the CNH web pages for Support Services for elderly, dsiabled and vulnerable people

Home Adaptations

An adaptation is an alteration that will help you or a member of your household live as independently as possible. Adapting your home can be a complex and difficult procedure. However, advice is available for Council Tenants on the Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing website and the Council may be able to assist with the cost of funding the work with a disabled facilities grant.

Provision of Alternative Formats Including Braille, Large Print and Audio Tape.

For information on help understanding Council correspondence and/or information visit our Interpreting and Translation pages.

Assistance with Waste Collection Services

Those who are physically unable to move a wheeled bin to the designated collection area can access an assisted waste collection service.

Advice About Benefits for People with Disabilities

Contact our Benefits service for advice about benefits.

Other External Services

For information about Disabled Person's Parking Permits (Blue Badges) please refer to Leicestershire County Council.