Milton Keynes has a higher proportion of young people than many established towns and cities. This section aims to cover the wide range of support, activities, and facilities available for disabled children and young people in Milton Keynes. Children and young people also feature in other sections of the guide. Children’s Social Care Milton Keynes […]
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Milton Keynes Council’s ACCESS to Adult Social Care Team assesses for and arranges a wide range of social care services for people aged 18 and over who are disabled, frail, or have a sensory impairment or mental illness to enable them to live as independently as possible. Support can also be provided for those who
This section holds details of other organisations in Milton Keynes that offer services such as Thames Valley Police (hate crime reporting), the Equality Council, iCash and other support services. Hate Crime Reporting Tel: 101 (Police non-emergency) Email: safermk@milton-keynes.gov.uk Web: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/ The Home Office defines hate crime as “any criminal offence which is perceived, by the
The ability to travel or go on holiday is often taken for granted. For disabled people, there may be many more considerations to take into account when travelling. It can often be more difficult to book or plan, more expensive, and sometimes there can be less choice available. The organisations below include specialist disability holiday
Shopping can be for both necessity and pleasure. The majority of shopping centres, supermarkets, and retail centres throughout Milton Keynes are accessible for disabled people. Even the more traditional high streets in the local area are improving, with lowered kerbs, accessible doorways, and suitable road crossings. Centre:mk Milton Keynes Guest Services, 24 Silbury Arcade, Central
Milton Keynes has many high-quality sport and leisure facilities. Sport can be very beneficial in terms of health, fitness, and socialising, and can be enjoyed by all: young, old, disabled, or non-disabled. The organisations within this section offer a wide range of varying activities which can cater for almost any ability level and choice. Action
Milton Keynes offers so much in terms of arts facilities, music, theatre, and galleries. There are lots of organisations and clubs involving the arts for disabled people, which offer the opportunity to learn a new skill, socialise and be creative all at the same time. Inter-Action MK Milton Keynes Discovery Centre, Alston Drive, Bradwell Abbey,
Milton Keynes is well known for its modern approach to leisure, culture, and lifestyle, and can easily compete with larger cities in terms of facilities. All facilities are relatively new compared to more established towns and cities, and access to cinemas, theatres and leisure centres is well considered. THE SOCIAL SCENE Having a disability need
This section provides people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their families, and carers, information about the services that may be of use to them in Milton Keynes. Although services for people with ASDs are still developing, this section is a good starting point for anyone looking for information and support. Milton Keynes Autism Diagnostic