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Hampshire constabulary launches new poster to help disabled
Mencap’s Learning Disability Week (August 19-25)
5:00pm Wednesday 21st August 2013 in News By Lauren Howard, Reporter
The poster is aimed to help people with learning difficulties make both emergency and non-emergency calls. HAMPSHIRE Constabulary has launched a new poster to help adults with learning disabilities call the police.
In line with Mencap’s Learning Disability Week (August 19-25) the new poster aims to be easier to read and explains when to dial 101 and 999.
Chief Constable Andy Marsh said: “Some of the feedback we’ve received is that often people with a learning disability aren’t sure when to call 101 and when to call 999. “I hope that this poster, alongside the work we’ve been doing to engage with communities affected by disability, will encourage people to come forward to report problems they’re experiencing, demonstrate that the police are here to help and that we can make a difference.”
Roundabout for young wheelchair users to enjoy
A roundabout with a difference in Norfolk
Norman Lamb MP and Tom FitzPatrick, leader of NNDC, launch the new Kidabout play equipment at Sea Palling playing field. Norman and Tom give ten year-old wheelchair user Angel Allen, and other local children, a push on the equipment. PHOTO: ANTONY KELLY
Friday, August 16, 2013
8:07 PM
Fun-loving Angel Allen can sit in comfort as she enjoys a trip on the merry-go-round in her local playground.
Sea Palling now has its own ‘kidabout’ roundabout, specially designed to allow wheelchair users such as Angel, 10, to enjoy a ride.
The kidabout’s ground-floor base and wide entry means Angel, of St Margaret’s Place, can park her wheelchair easily on board, and enjoy a whirl alongside little brother Ben, four.
Have you had to take away the car keys of a relative with failing eyesight?
When did you last have an eye test?
When did you last have your eyes tests? Picture: Denise Bradley
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
8:11 AM
Drivers are ducking eye tests with some who need glasses at the wheel often declining to use them, says a survey.
As many as 26pc of drivers have not had an eye test in the last two years, the poll by road safety charity Brake showed.
