Occupational therapy
Occupational therapy aims to help those with physical disabilities to achieve an optimum level of functions and mobility. This may include arranging for walking aids or other equipment or referring clients to other agencies that can also assist. The authority usually works with local health providers to assess need and provide appropriate support.
If you have a disability, including a learning disability and have difficulties managing in your home, it may be possible to reduce these problems by altering or adapting your home.
Disabled people - specialist equipment
Advice on purchase and/or loan of specialist equipment to help those with physical or sensory disability manage at home. Usually a needs assessment is made in order to determine the equipment which may be required.
Disabled people - parking permits - blue badge
Blue parking badges allow cars carrying people who are registered blind or people who have severe walking difficulties to be parked near shops, stations and other facilities. Blue Badges can only be issued to people who meet the eligibility criteria, not to relatives or carers. They can be used in any car the badge holder is driving or is a passenger in.
Disabled children and young people
North Yorkshire County Council provide a range of services, including assessment, for people who have a disability, including hearing or sight problems, mobility problems or a learning disability.
Limited free parking in Craven is available for Blue Badge holders
Page last updated: 30 August 2012
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