Physical disabilities

If you have a physical disability, cerebral palsy or mobility impairment, we want to support you to live an independent and healthy life.

Have you spoken to someone yet about your needs? Find out how to get information and advice about care and support to ensure you get the right help.

There are plenty of things you can do to increase your independence. These include:
- getting support to stay in your own home
- getting advice on where to live
- things to do including groups, activities and services
- get help with meals
- home from hospital services
- support for work and learning
- support in preparing for adulthood.

If one of your friends or family members helps to look after you, they should also find out about support available for carers.

Well Aware

Wellbeing Options supports people in Bath and North East Somerset to live full and independent lives. Here you will find information about local care providers, services and activities, along with links to other useful websites and resources

Cerebral Palsy

Find out more about Cerebral Palsy from NHS Choices.

To find out about how to access support, visit the website of Bristol based charity Cerebral Palsy Plus who provide free support to Bath & North East Somerset residents living with Cerebral Palsy. For general support, click here.

How do I know if I'm eligible for support?

Find out about how to get information and advice about care and support if you have not yet spoken to someone about your needs.

If you feel your needs have changed, talk to your social care worker about it.

Travel and transport for people with disabilities

Look at our travel and transport section for information about supported travel and transport schemes, including blue badges and disabled parking bays.

What's on in Bath and North East Somerset for people with physical disabilities?

Find out what's on for people with physical disabilities.

Looking after someone who has a physical disability?

If you are looking after a family member or friend who has a physical disability, it is really important that you get the support you need to keep on caring. Contact BANES Carers' Centre for an informal discussion and find out more about the support available for carers.

Where can I get help?

Have you spoken to someone yet about what care and support might make life easier? Find out how to get information and advice about care and support to ensure you get the right help.

Find out about what's on for people with physical disabilities.

If you have cerebral palsy, find out more about it from NHS Choices and contact Cerebral Palsy Plus who provide free support to Bath & North East Somerset residents living with Cerebral Palsy. For general support, click here.

Visit our work and learning section to find out about:
- support to get you into work, training or a course of study.
- support to help you stay in work or training if you are struggling because of your physical disability.

Visit our staying in your own home section for information about equipment and support to help you live safely and comfortably at home.

If you feel that your physical disability means that you need to move out of your current home, find out what your options are in our where should I live? section.

Find out about support for carers if you are looking after someone with a physical disability.