Information for Disabled People

• Newham provides a range of services for disabled and people with long-term conditions in Newham. We aim to provide the best care and support for residents, whether it is helping with day to day needs or helping them live more independently.

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• Disability Partnership Board

  The Disability Partnership Board makes decisions about health and social care for disabled people to improve their well-being.

• Occupational therapy

  We can help people of all ages to become and remain more independent in their daily lives. Find out how we can help you.

• Support for carers

  If you look after someone who may be frail, vulnerable, in poor health or disabled, we can help you.

• Organising your own care

  Here you can find general advice and information on how to organise your own care.

• Protecting vunerable adults

  We are committed to preventing the abuse of vulnerable adults and work with agencies to respond quickly when abuse is suspected.

• Equipment and adaptations

  You may be entitled to help with equipment or adaptations to your home that will help you to live more independently.

• Disability Equality Scheme

  Newham Council is pleased to publish our first Disability Equality Scheme (DES). The DES sets out an action plan for the next three years, and describes the next steps we will take, to play our part in creating a borough where disabled people can live and work as full and active citizens.

• Newham Disability Equality Scheme

  An invitation to disabled people in Newham - have your say in making Newham a better place for disabled people.

• Taxicard

  Taxicard is a door-to-door transport service for Londoners with serious mobility problems who have difficulty in using public transport.

• Blue Badge parking permits

  The Blue Badge scheme provides parking benefits for people with severe walking difficulties who travel either as drivers or as passengers.

• Freedom Pass

  The freedom pass gives older and eligible disabled people who live in a London borough free travel on public transport.

• People who are deaf or have hearing impairments

  This section provides information for adults who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing and explains where you can go for help.

• People with visual impairments

  The Sensory Disability Team offers advice, information and support to adults aged 18 and over who have a visual impairment.

• Deafblind people or people with dual sensory impairments

  Are you having problems with your combined sight and hearing? We could be able to help.

• Outreach library services

  The freedom pass gives older and eligible disabled people who live in a London borough free travel on public transport.