The Council's offices are located in a refurbished listed Grade II former woollen mill at Ebley, two miles west of Stroud centre. The Mill has been fully adapted for the disabled and is fully compliant with the Disability Act. Adaptations made are as follows:
Stroud District Council actively seeks to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act in not discriminating against disabled people in relation to their suitability for selection, development/training and promotion. You can find more information in Working for Stroud District Council.
A practical guide for people with disabilities
A Department for Health publication about rights and services:Benefits and allowances
For further information about benefits and services, visit the Department for Work and Pensions web site:
www.dwp.gov.uk
Children with disabilities: The Key
A site specifically for Gloucestershire families who have a child with disabilities. It is open to children from the age of 0 to 18 years, either through their parents/carers or independently.
www.keywords.org.uk
Access and facilities at local leisure centres
See recreational facilities in the leisure section of this site.
Carers Gloucestershire
Information and contacts for people who are looking after someone with disabilities:
http://www.carersgloucestershire.org.uk/
Gloucestershire Health Authority Web site
Home page for Gloucestershire's primary care groups
www.gloshealthservices.org.uk/
Holidays suitable for people with disabilities
For local information visit The Key web site:
www.keywords.org.uk
Holiday Care is a national charity which provides information to enable disabled and older people to make independent holiday and travel arrangements:
www.holidaycare.org.uk
Local and National Support Organisations: GUiDE Information Service
Gloucestershire's Health, Social Care and Disability Information Service
Public Conveniences
Stroud District Council provides Public Conveniences throughout the District. Further information and locations available here
Radar Keys
Radar keys are available to members of the public with a disability. Keys can be obtained from Stroud Council offices or the Tourist Information Centre in the Subscription Rooms. Alternatively a key can be sent to your address upon receipt of payment. A Radar key costs £2.50 and proof of disability is required.
Social Services information for people with disabilities
Information sheets are available on Gloucestershire County Council web site:
www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=20317
Sports & Leisure Organisations
Information about local and national leisure organisations can be found on the The Key web site:
www.keywords.org.uk
For other information regarding leisure activities and hobbies for anyone with a disability visit www.focusondisability.org.uk
Transport
See Transport for People with Disabilities in the Maps and Transport section of this site.
