Getting around for Young People with SEND

In the UK, 1 in 5 people have a disability and 80% of these are hidden.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

Sutton Council is supporting the Hidden Disabilities Charity and has adopted its sunflower to support and raise awareness. The charity aims to help make the invisible, visible. Read more about the Hidden Disabilities Charity on the London Borough of Sutton Website [External Link]

Public Toilets

Use the Great British Public Toilet Map [External Link] to find accessible toilets. Use Changing Places toilets [External Link] to find 'Changing Places' toilets. These have extra facilities including a height adjustable changing bench and a hoist. 

Staying Safe Out and About

It is important to keep yourself safe when venturing outside. 

Top tips for keeping Safe when out and about:

• Plan where you are going.

• Make sure you know how to get there.

• Tell someone where you are going.

• Remember to take your keys, money and phone when you go out.

• Keep your things in a safe place like a bag or your pocket.

• Keep your bag closed.

• Try to stay away from places that are dark and empty.

Read 'Staying Safe Out and About' - Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities [External Link].

AccessAble

AccessAble is a a platform to help take the chance out of going out. By surveying 10,000s of venues across the UK and Ireland, including shops, pubs, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, raliway stations, hotels, colleges, universities, hospitals and more, AccessAble gives you the detailed information you need to work out if a place is going to be accessible to you. Visit the AccessAble website for more information [External Link].