These pages provide information on services, facilities and physical access for disabled people in Kingston. For information on health and social care, use the link at the bottom of the page.
Key topics:
- Stay Independent factsheets
'Stay Independent' factsheets are short documents signposting sources of information about topics of importance to disabled and older people. They can be printed out as necessary.
- Sources of information and advice for disabled and older people
Help with finding information and advice relevant to disabled and older people, from the Council and other organisations.
- Kingston Disabled and Older People's Forum
Kingston Disabled and Older People's Forum gives all disabled and older people in the Borough the opportunity to be involved in planning Council services that are accessible to everyone.
- Equality Scheme
Under the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 all public bodies have a duty to promote disability equality, and had to produce a Disability Equality Scheme by 4 December 2006. Kingston produced a generic equality scheme, covering race, disability and gender equality along with other equalities issues.
- Transport options
Information on all types of transport for disabled and older people, both assisted and independent, including the Blue Badge parking scheme.
- Access information
Access information for Council buildings and local toilet facilities.