Disabilities

The council's services to people with disabilities aim to offer a consistent, high quality and cost effective service, which is planned and delivered with the involvement of service users and carers, to promote the maximum independence and social inclusion within their lives.

We provide, in partnership with health services, a range of aids to daily living, such as hand rails etc. to support people to live more independently in their own homes.

Our day services can help people regain the skills and confidence they need to live independently. Our employment placement service gives people support to find and keep a job.

Further pages give more detailed information and contacts regarding the services provided for different kinds of disability, by Bury council.

The following external websites for organisations also provide useful information for people with disability or their carers.

lD online - website giving information about disability and ADHD.
Department of Health - learning disabilities.
Mencap - website providing information about learning disabilities.
University of Bristol.
NDT - a non profit making organisation working on policies, opportunities and services for people with disablities.
Paradigm - an organisation providing consultants to families and the public sector.
University of Kent - academic group working in learning disabilities and community care.
Housing options - a housing advisory service for people with learning disabilities.
Associaton for Real Change.
Tinnitus and Hyperacuss Centre's website.
Bury blind society.
DirectGgov - disabled people the national government website information for disabled people.