Disability

There are a variety of services, activities, information and grants available to people with disabilities in Newark and Sherwood.

Home adaptations and aids

If you are disabled or infirm, grants are available to adapt your home to help make it safer and more easily accessible.

Leisure centres

All our leisure centres are IFI (inclusive Fitness Initiative) accredited. This means that all our centres and the equipment in the centres are suitable to be used by everyone. Our fitness staff are also trained to meet the needs of disabled people.

Useful Links

Disability Rights UK - Information and advice for disabled people
NHS Choices - comprehensive health information and advice
HPAS - help with adaptations to your home
Occupational Therapy Service - help with solutions to practical difficulties in the home