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We all want to have fun, enjoy our hobbies, follow our interests, relax with friends or go out for a day trip. On these pages you will find useful information about travelling safely, disability related discounts and things to do locally and nationally.
There is legislation that requires all new buildings, including dwellings, together with alterations and extensions to have disabled access.
Cross Keys Homes provide activities, support and events to bring people together, help you stay fit, and enjoy time with the family.
Throughout the year they offer:
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Sports and fitness activities for all ages
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Advice drop-in sessions
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Kids activities (in school holidays).
They welcome community groups in all of their hubs, if you’d like to get in touch about holding an event or activity, contact their Communities team 01733 396404. Please note, all of their activities are FREE, and are open to all (even if you are not a CKH resident) unless otherwise stated.
You can also view much more detailed information on their Community Hubs webpage including calendar of events for each hub:
- Westwood Community Hub
- Scalford Drive Wellbeing Hub
- South Bretton Family and Community Centre
Keeping active
Physical activity and exercise can help you stay healthy, energetic, and independent as you get older. Many adults aged 65 and over spend, on average, 10 hours or more each day sitting or lying down, making them the most sedentary age group.
There are a range of activities listed on these pages, from gentle exercise to days out and arts and crafts. You can search through activities on the list of categories.
You can also find lots of interesting events on the Discover Peterborough website
Vivacity Leisure - venues and services
You can find the latest information regarding Vivacity's venues and services on their website - Vivacity Leisure
How Are You (H.A.Y.) Peterborough
How Are You (H.A.Y.) Peterborough is a website bringing together things in the local community that are good for wellbeing.
In their Activities section, you will find ways to connect with others, get active, learn new skills, be creative, explore the outdoors and volunteer.
There’s also a Support section with information about local support services that can help with many different issues and life challenges. H.A.Y. is all about helping you look after you.
View the H.A.Y. Peterborough website to find more details.
Locations
There are various disabled toilets across the city centre. Their locations are listed below:
- Car Haven car park, Bishop's Road, PE1 1YX
- Peterborough Railway, Station Approach, PE1 1QL
- Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough, PE1 1NT
- Rivergate Shopping Centre, Viersen Platz, PE1 1EL
Find a Changing Places toilet quickly and easily!
When you are in the website you can type in the city, town, village, street or postcode, then press the find button to search for a Changing Places toilet close to that location. When your map appears please select and click on any of the pins to display a photograph and full details of all the facilities provided within that unit.
Radar National Key Scheme - offers disabled people independent access to locked public toilets across the country. Around 10,000 toilets are fitted with National Key Scheme (NKS) locks and can now be found in locations such as shopping centres, pubs, bus and train stations and many more. Radar keys can only be purchased with proof of disability in order to prevent them from being misused or left in an unsuitable manner.
Shopmobility sells radar keys for £4 and accept cash only. They are based in Queensgate Shopping Centre, Floor 11 on the corridor between the Green and Red Car Park. Opening times Monday to Thursday, 10.00am to 3.00pm. Phone: 01733 313133
You can also conduct an online search for ‘radar keys’ to find more information and sources.
What is the NHS wheelchair service?
The wheelchair service is for residents currently registered with a GP in Peterborough who meet the NHS eligibility criteria for the provision of wheelchairs.
AJM Healthcare is the appointed NHS Wheelchair Service Provider.
The service will provide you with all NHS wheelchair services, including:
- clinical assessments
- specialist seating
- delivery
- repairs and maintenance
- collection when the wheelchair is no longer required
You can self-refer into the service if you are already in the system, or be referred by a qualified healthcare professional, who will send you a letter or call you to let you know if you meet the NHS eligibility criteria for a wheelchair assessment.
A wheelchair assessment establishes your clinical needs and a prescription is made for the right wheelchair for you.
Your assessment will take place at the wheelchair clinic in Huntingdon, at home or another appropriate location, ie health care setting.