Local activities and groups you can join

Dial-a-Ride

Dial-a-Ride provides transport for people who have difficulty using public transport because of a disability but who still like to travel independently.

Use Dial-a-Ride to go shopping, to visit a club, meet up with friends and family, or for other journeys.

You will need to become a member of the scheme before using the service. Search online for ‘Dial-a-Ride Cambridgeshire’ to find your local service or visit

transport.cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

Volunteer car schemes

These schemes offer organised lifts to help people get to medical appointments, go to the shops, or keep in touch with family and friends. Journeys are provided by volunteer drivers and booked through a co-ordinator. Find out more at

transport.cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk Shopmobility

If you have a mobility problem, even temporarily, Shopmobility can lend you a wheelchair or scooter to help you shop or use other local facilities.

There is a scheme for most of the major shopping areas in Cambridgeshire.

Cambridge City Centre Shopmobility

Web: www.cambridge.gov.uk (search ‘Shopmobility’). Tel: 01223 461858 (Grafton Centre) or 01223 457452 (Grand Arcade).

Huntingdonshire Shopmobility

Web: www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk (search ‘Shopmobility’). • Tel: 01480 432793

Peterborough Shopmobility

Web: www.shopmobilitypeterborough.co.uk Tel: 01733 313133 (Queensgate).

Community activities

Enjoying your favourite activity and getting to know others in your community can improve your wellbeing, regardless of your ability. Whether you love to be creative or sporty, whether you are naturally chatty or love to get your hands dirty, there are many opportunities to try new things, meet new people, and get involved.

To find events and activities, groups, clubs, and organisations near you, visit www.cambridgeshire. gov.uk (search ‘connect with your local community’).

The Cambridgeshire Directory of Services provides online listings of services, events, groups, organisations, and clubs across the county. The Directory is being updated daily with the latest information about what is currently available: visit

www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/directory

If you can’t go online, local library staff can help.

Tip

To help you get started, here are some questions to help you think about the type of activities that appeal to you: • Do you want to get involved in your local community? • Do you have any hobbies that you would like to do more of?

• Would you like to try something new? • Would you like to meet people who have similar experiences and interests to yourself? • How regularly do you want to take part in something?

Tip

There is an action plan on page 6 that you can use to make a list of activities you’d like to do to help keep you independent, safe, well, and living a fulfilled life.