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Have A Safe Trip Travel With Peace Of Mind

Safe Journey Cards have been designed specifically with the needs of many of our customers in mind. If you have a fear of falling on the bus you‘ll find this a great help. With a First Safe Journey Card you can privately let the driver know what sort of help you need and they‘ll wait for you to reach your seat safely before driving off. Just show the Safe Journey Card to the driver when you get ... [more]

24/11/2009

ARE YOU OLDER OR DISABLED

In partnership with BRITISH RED CROSS AND BORDERS VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY CARE FORUM Making Neighbourhood Links in the Borders by Connecting People and their Communities Neighbourhood Links can help you access the services and support you need to live independently in your own home and get involved in your local community Helping you to live independently at home Are you looking for ... [more]

22/03/2009

ARE YOU A SERVICE PROVIDER?

HOW “ACCESSIBLE” IS YOUR SERVICE? Helping people with……… Visual Impairment Make everything easy to see. · all areas should be well lit · clearly mark o telephones o toilets o doorway edges, steps and ramps · signs should be in large plain letters (black against yellow) For safety……… · Keep floor areas free of obstacles · Use contrasting colours where floor surfaces meet ... [more]

19/05/2008

POWERED WHEELCHAIR AND SCOOTERS

REGISTERING YOUR CLASS 3 VEHICLE It is important that users of Class 3 powered wheelchairs and scooters register their vehicle with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and display the free tax disc in order to avoid a fine. Class 3 powered wheelchair and scooters (those that have a maximum speed of between 4mph and 8mph) have to be registered with the DVLA and display a current ... [more]

01/02/2009

Getting By? Then Get Heard...

Getting By? Then Get Heard... · Low income? · Finding it hard to pay the bills or debts? · We want to hear from you! Please take part in a friendly, informal and confidential interview about the issues that make it hard to get by in the Borders. This research is on behalf of the Scottish Borders Poverty Commission and all information is strictly confidential For more information con ... [more]

21/04/2008

DON'T PARK ON THE FOOTWAY

DON’T PARK ON THE FOOTWAY Parking on the footway is the most dangerous and annoying temporary obstacle to blind and partially sighted pedestrians. Parking on the footway causes inconvenience to all pedestrians, particularly those using wheelchairs or pushing prams and pushchairs. Parking on the footway is a major cause of damage to the surface of the footway and has significant maintenanc ... [more]

17/03/2008

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