Disability Support in Feltham

If you are not sure where to begin

Most people arrive here needing one of four things. If none of them is quite right, the quick help buttons above cover everything on this page.

💳 You need money, or think you might be entitled to something

Start with Personal Independence Payment if you are under State Pension age, or Attendance Allowance if you are over it. Neither is means-tested and neither depends on having paid National Insurance. Getting one can also unlock other help — Council Tax reductions, a Blue Badge, and travel concessions.

🚙 You are struggling to get around

A Blue Badge covers parking; a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass covers free travel on London transport. They are separate applications and having one does not get you the other.

🏠 Everyday things at home have become difficult

Ask Hounslow for an Occupational Therapy assessment. You do not need a doctor’s referral. An OT looks at what would make things safer — grab rails, a level-access shower, a stairlift — and adaptations to council properties are free.

🤝 You want someone to help you deal with all of it

You do not have to work through this alone. Disability Network Hounslow and Citizens Advice can both help with forms, appeals and knowing what to ask for.

One thing worth knowing: these systems rarely talk to each other. Being awarded one benefit does not automatically trigger anything else, so it is usually worth checking each route separately.

Blue Badge: who can qualify, how to apply and how to use it in Hounslow

Feltham Deals / Disabled / Blue Badge & Accessible Parking

Who qualifies, what it costs, and how to apply for a Blue Badge in Hounslow — plus disabled parking bays and using your badge correctly.

What a Blue Badge does

A Blue Badge lets you park closer to your destination — in disabled parking bays, and for free at many on-street pay-and-display/meter bays. In Hounslow, badge holders can also park for up to 3 hours on single or double yellow lines where there's no loading restriction. It belongs to the person, not the car, so it can be used in any vehicle you're travelling in as a driver or passenger.

Who qualifies

Automatic qualification (no assessment needed) if you receive: PIP with 8+ points for "moving around", or 10+ points for "planning and following a journey"; the higher rate mobility component of DLA; Armed Forces Independence Payment; War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement; are registered severely sight impaired; or have a terminal illness.

Assessed eligibility (Hounslow arranges an Occupational Therapy assessment) if you have a permanent condition causing inability to walk or very considerable difficulty walking, or if travelling causes you serious risk to your health or someone else's, or considerable psychological distress. Since 2019 this includes hidden disabilities such as autism or severe anxiety.

Cost and how long it lasts

£10 in England, refunded automatically if your application is unsuccessful. Badges normally last 3 years (or until your qualifying benefit award ends, if sooner).

Apply in Hounslow

Apply online via GOV.UK (it will route you to Hounslow Council automatically based on your postcode), or contact the council directly.

Tel: 020 8583 3073 · Email: bluebadge@hounslow.gov.uk

Processing normally takes 12 weeks — longer if an assessment is needed. You'll need your National Insurance number, a passport-style photo, and details of your condition and any mobility aids you use.

Source: London Borough of Hounslow official site, independently verified 27 August 2026.

Applying for a disabled parking bay outside your home

If you hold a Blue Badge and regularly cannot park near your home, you can apply to Hounslow for a marked disabled bay on the road outside. It is a separate application from the badge itself.

Who can apply

You must meet all of these:

• Be a resident of Hounslow borough
• Hold a Blue Badge with at least 9 months left before it expires
• Live at the address where the bay would go
• Be unable to park within a reasonable distance of the property, and have no off-street parking available
• Have a permanent or substantial mobility impairment — unable to walk, or considerable difficulty walking
• Have a vehicle registered to, and kept at, that same address

If you are the passenger rather than the driver, you must also need physical assistance and constant supervision from the driver when getting in and out of the vehicle.

⚠️ The two reasons applications get turned down

Hounslow states plainly that a bay is unlikely to be granted where an able driver can stop temporarily to let a disabled passenger out, then drive off to find a space. If someone can drop you at the door, that usually counts against the application.

And some roads are simply not suitable for a bay, regardless of need. Road width, junctions and existing restrictions all rule streets out.

What to send

• Evidence of entitlement to Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment or Attendance Allowance
• Proof the vehicle is registered at the address — the V5C or a Motability Operations hire agreement

Apply online, or download the print form and email it with the documents to traffic@hounslow.gov.uk. By post: Traffic, Transport and Parking, 3rd Floor, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, TW3 3EB.

Send everything at once. Missing documents are the most common cause of delay.

⏳ How long it takes

Hounslow says the process usually takes 6 to 9 months on an unrestricted road, and around 12 months in a Controlled Parking Zone. That is not a backlog — it is how long the legal process takes.

Once your application is received the Council contacts you to discuss the best solution for your road. A Traffic Regulation Order is then advertised in the local press, published on the Council website and displayed next to the proposed location. If anyone objects, it can delay things further or trigger an investigation. If it succeeds, contractors are instructed to paint the bay and put up signs.

📧 Chasing an application

If you are already waiting, email traffic@hounslow.gov.uk and ask for the current stage, anything still outstanding, and whether your circumstances can be considered for prioritisation. Hounslow does not publish a fast-track guarantee, so ask for prioritisation rather than claiming a right to it.

Something worth wording carefully. A clear, factual account of what you cannot do — the distance you can walk, what happens when you cannot park close, any falls or near misses — is far stronger than overstating the medical picture. Include your reference number and offer to supply further evidence.

If the problem is unreasonable delay or the policy being applied wrongly, Hounslow has a formal complaints route.

One thing people are surprised by

The bay is enforceable, so you must display your Blue Badge when parked in it, even though it is outside your own home. Parking there without the badge showing can still attract a penalty.

Using your badge correctly

Misusing a Blue Badge (including letting someone else use it to run errands without you) is a criminal offence — it can lead to a £1,000 fine and confiscation. If you spot obvious misuse, Hounslow Council asks you to report the vehicle registration and badge number.

See the full Blue Badge & Accessible Parking guide →

Accessible transport in and around Feltham

Getting around Feltham can involve trains, buses, taxis and specialist travel schemes. This section brings the key accessibility information together so residents do not have to search through several separate pages.

Feltham station

Feltham station has step-free access to all platforms, lifts, accessible toilets and a Changing Places toilet. RADAR key toilets are available on Platform 1. Staff assistance is available during station opening hours.

There is one accessible parking bay, with free parking for registered Blue Badge holders.

Passenger Assistance: South Western Railway recommends booking at least 2 hours before travelling if you need help boarding, getting off a train or moving through the station. Staff will still do their best to assist without a booking.

South Western Railway Assisted Travel: 0800 52 82 100 (freephone, 24/7 except 25–26 December). National Rail assistance: 08000 22 37 20.

Disabled Persons Railcard

The Disabled Persons Railcard gives eligible passengers 1/3 off most rail fares for the cardholder and a companion. South Western Railway ticket machines can apply the discount when tickets are purchased.

Freedom Pass and local buses

Eligible Feltham residents can apply for a Disabled Persons Freedom Pass through Hounslow Council. Within London, the pass already provides 24-hour free bus travel, including local Feltham bus routes.

Important 2027 change: from 1 April 2027, the weekday time restriction on using eligible concessionary passes for local bus services outside London is due to be removed. This does not change the existing 24-hour free bus travel within London.

If you travel outside London, check the current rules before making your journey because the reciprocal concessionary arrangements are separate from the Freedom Pass's London travel benefits.

Other accessible travel

Hounslow and TfL provide information about Dial-a-Ride, Taxicard, travel training and accessible public transport. When booking a taxi, ask whether the vehicle is wheelchair accessible if that is important for your journey.

Disabled learner drivers can also find support around lessons, vehicle adaptations, theory tests and practical tests. Depending on eligibility, disabled people may also be able to access Motability or vehicle-tax support.

Who can use the Disabled Persons Freedom Pass?

Eligibility is based on statutory categories under Section 146 of the Transport Act 2000. These include certain long-term visual, hearing, speech, mobility, upper-limb, learning and driving-licence-related disabilities. The exact eligibility rules and evidence requirements should always be checked with Hounslow Council.

Learning to drive with a disability in Feltham

Having a disability does not usually stop someone learning to drive. The right support can include an adapted vehicle, adjustments for theory and practical tests, and professional advice about suitable equipment or an instructor.

Age rules can be different

Most people can apply for a provisional licence from 15 years and 9 months, and drive a car from 17. If you receive the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), or the higher rate mobility component of DLA, you can apply for a provisional licence and start driving a car from age 16. If you are on higher-rate DLA mobility and have applied for PIP but have not yet been awarded it, you may still qualify.

You can apply up to 3 months before your 16th birthday. On the application, select the option to drive a car at 16 because you are getting or have applied for a qualifying disability benefit, and include the required Certificate of Entitlement as evidence. GOV.UK currently lists the fee as £34 online or £43 by post; online applicants still need to send the evidence separately. Fees and rules can change.

Vehicle adaptations and assessments

Whether you need an adapted vehicle depends on your individual needs. A Driving Mobility centre can provide a free professional assessment and advise on suitable adaptations, equipment or an appropriate instructor.

If you learn and pass your test in an adapted vehicle, your full licence may carry a restriction limiting you to vehicles with similar adaptations.

Driving Mobility — find an assessment centre →

Theory test support

When booking, select that you need additional support. Available adjustments include:

• Extra time — up to double the standard time, currently 114 minutes instead of 57.
• Voiceover — questions read aloud through headphones in English or Welsh only. Foreign-language voiceovers were withdrawn in April 2014.
• BSL interpreter — available at no extra cost, with current booking options confirmed by GOV.UK.
• Other adjustments for reading difficulties, light sensitivity, ADHD, autism and other needs may be available.

Book your theory test with support →

Practical test support

Declare your disability, health condition or learning difficulty when you book the practical test, rather than waiting until test day, because support may not be possible to arrange at that point.

• If extra time is agreed, DVSA may book a double slot — two consecutive test appointments — so the examiner has enough time to discuss your condition and adaptations.
• An interpreter can accompany you where permitted and must be at least 16; your own approved driving instructor can act as interpreter where the rules allow.
• You can discuss your vehicle's adaptations with the examiner before the test begins.
• The eyesight check and vehicle safety questions can be carried out from inside your car if needed and permitted. The eyesight check remains a legal requirement: normally reading a number plate from 20 metres for new-style plates or 20.5 metres for old-style plates. If you cannot speak English or find reading aloud difficult, you can write down what you see.

Book your practical test with support →

Once you've passed: vehicle tax

Once you are driving your own vehicle, you may qualify for a full vehicle-tax exemption if you receive the enhanced-rate mobility component of PIP, the higher-rate mobility component of DLA, War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement or Armed Forces Independence Payment.

If you receive the standard rate of PIP mobility, you may qualify for a 50% reduction instead. This does not apply if you are on DLA, WPMS or AFIP.

The vehicle must be registered in your name (or your nominated driver's name) and used mainly for your own needs. You can have only one vehicle exempt or reduced at a time. First-time applications for a vehicle must be made at a Post Office that deals with vehicle tax, using the Certificate of Entitlement; the current GOV.UK process should always be checked before applying.

Questions & answers

• Can I learn to drive with my disability? In most cases, yes. Some conditions must be reported to DVLA. If you are unsure what support or adaptations you need, a Driving Mobility assessment can help.
• Do I need an adapted car? Not necessarily. It depends on your condition and needs. A Driving Mobility centre can assess what, if anything, would help.
• Can I take the theory test? Yes. Tell the booking service that you need additional support. Options can include extra time, English/Welsh voiceover, BSL support and other adjustments.
• Can I take the practical test? Yes. Declare your needs when booking so DVSA can arrange support in advance. Extra time, an interpreter and discussion of vehicle adaptations may be available.
• What adjustments can I request? Depending on your needs, these can include extra time, BSL support, voiceover, larger text and arrangements for discussing vehicle adaptations with the examiner.
• I'm deaf or hard of hearing — what arrangements are available? BSL support can be arranged for the theory and practical test. Extra time may also be available in relevant circumstances; declare your needs when booking.
• I have a learning difficulty — what support is available? Dyslexia and dyspraxia are not normally notifiable to DVLA and do not automatically prevent driving. Theory-test adjustments such as extra time, a reader or larger text may be available depending on your needs.
• How do I find an appropriate instructor? Ask a DVSA-approved instructor about experience teaching disabled learners, or seek advice from a Driving Mobility assessment centre.

Important: Driving licence rules, test arrangements, fees and benefit eligibility can change. Always confirm the current position directly with GOV.UK, DVSA or Driving Mobility before applying or booking.

RADAR key toilets, Changing Places and official disability information in Feltham

The National Key Scheme (RADAR key) provides access to locked accessible public toilets across the UK. Feltham station, Platform 1 has a RADAR key toilet. RADAR keys can be bought from Disability Rights UK, and the Great British Public Toilet Map can help locate accessible toilets.

Changing Places toilets

Changing Places facilities provide more space and specialist equipment than a standard accessible toilet, including an adult changing bench and hoist. Feltham station has a Changing Places toilet on site. Check the Changing Places toilet finder and the venue or station information before travelling because opening and access arrangements can vary.

Official disability information

GOV.UK Disability provides official information on benefits, transport, work and rights. Hounslow Council provides local information on disability services, SEND, Blue Badge and social care. Disability Rights UK provides independent national information and advocacy.

Report an accessibility problem

Use the FelthamDeals Report Something page to flag a street or public accessibility issue, such as a broken dropped kerb or blocked pavement, so it can be reported to the relevant local authority.

See the full Accessible Facilities guide →

Wheelchairs & the Hounslow Wheelchair Hub

The Wheelchair Hub is a separate NHS wheelchair, seating and sleep-system service. It supports eligible children and adults registered with a Hounslow GP and can assess and provide manual or powered wheelchairs, specialist children's buggies, supportive seating and sleep systems, with reviews, repairs and maintenance.

The Hub is for wheelchairs, seating and sleep systems only. It does not assess grab rails, hoists or home adaptations. For the vast majority of everyday mobility aids and equipment, the route is an Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment through Hounslow Council — by self-referral or a referral from a healthcare professional — not the Wheelchair Hub.

For most everyday mobility aids and equipment, start with OT. For OT assessments, home equipment and adaptations, see Home, Care & Independent Living below. If you are already waiting on an OT assessment, the full guide lists two routes that do not depend on it.

See the full Mobility & Wheelchair Support guide → · Official Hounslow Wheelchair Hub →

Disability benefits, current rates and where to get help claiming

A practical guide to Personal Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance and other disability-related financial support for Feltham residents.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

PIP is for people aged 16 to State Pension age with a long-term illness or disability affecting daily living and/or mobility. It is non-means-tested and tax-free, so income, savings and work status do not affect entitlement. You normally need to have had difficulties for at least 3 months and expect them to continue for at least 9 more; this does not apply if you are terminally ill.

2026/27 weekly rates from 6 April 2026:

• Daily Living: £76.70 standard or £114.60 enhanced
• Mobility: £30.30 standard or £80.00 enhanced

The maximum combined award is £194.60 a week. PIP is assessed through a points-based test carried out by an independent health professional. The DWP takes around 20 weeks on average to decide a claim.

A proposed stricter eligibility rule requiring 4 or more points in a single daily-living activity was dropped after opposition in July 2025. Because policy discussions can change, check GOV.UK directly before relying on older reports about possible future changes.

Attendance Allowance

Attendance Allowance is for people who have reached State Pension age and need help with personal care or supervision because of a disability or health condition. It is non-means-tested and tax-free, including for people who live alone and have no carer.

2026/27 weekly rates: £76.70 at the lower rate for help needed during the day or night, or £114.60 at the higher rate for help needed during both day and night, or for people who are terminally ill.

If you already receive PIP when you reach State Pension age, you normally remain on PIP rather than moving to Attendance Allowance. Savings or home ownership do not automatically disqualify someone from Attendance Allowance.

Other financial support to check

Depending on your circumstances, disability-related support can also include Universal Credit, ESA, Carer's Allowance, Council Tax reductions, Disabled Facilities Grants, Disabled Students' Allowance and Access to Work. Hounslow's Local Offer and GOV.UK provide the current eligibility and application routes.

Disabled Facilities Grant

A Disabled Facilities Grant can help fund adaptations that enable disabled or older residents to live more safely and independently at home. Hounslow assesses applications and explains the local process.

Where to get help claiming

Citizens Advice Hounslow can help with benefit claims and check what other support you may be entitled to. The Feltham office is at 2nd Floor, The Centre, by the library, High Street, TW13 4GU.

Sources: GOV.UK, DWP, Turn2us and London Borough of Hounslow official information. FelthamDeals independently verified this benefits information on 27 August 2026. Rates, rules and eligibility can change, so always confirm current details with the official provider before relying on them.

See the full Disability Benefits guide →

Support at home, Occupational Therapy (OT), adaptations, carers and personal budgets

Adult Social Care can help residents understand assessments and local routes for care and independence. Hounslow also lists community recovery, rehabilitation and reablement support following illness, injury or a fall.

Occupational Therapy (OT) — equipment and independence

Hounslow's OT team can assess everyday equipment and support needs to help people remain independent and safe at home. This can include grab rails, bath boards, hoists and specialist chairs. The OT team can also work with housing services where more substantial home alterations are needed.

Home adaptations — which route applies?

Private tenants and homeowners: for a major adaptation, the process can start with an OT assessment and may lead to a Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG). Hounslow says the OT team assesses the person's needs and can refer the case to the Housing Adaptation Service. DFG applications for people aged 18 and over are means-tested.

Council tenants: Hounslow has a separate housing OT/adaptations route. You can request an assessment through the housing OT team.

Minor adaptations: some simple works, such as installing certain grab rails, can be handled through Hounslow's separate minor-works service. The correct route depends on your home, circumstances and the adaptation needed.

Important: these OT and home-adaptation services are different from the Hounslow Wheelchair Hub, which is specifically the NHS wheelchair, seating and sleep-system service.

📞 How to ask for an OT assessment

If you are struggling with bathing, getting around your home, using the toilet, getting in and out of bed, or cooking, it is worth asking for an assessment. You do not need a referral from a doctor.

Hounslow Adult Social Care — Occupational Therapy Team
Phone 020 8583 3100
Email adultsocialcare@hounslow.gov.uk
5th Floor, Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow TW3 3EB

If you are a Hounslow council tenant
The housing service has its own OT team for adaptations to council homes. Email housingot@hounslow.gov.uk to request an assessment.

Housing Adaptation Service
Phone 020 8583 3878 — the team that carries out the work once an OT has recommended it.

💰 What it costs

Adaptations to council-owned properties are free of charge. For homeowners, private tenants and housing association tenants, major adaptations go through a Disabled Facilities Grant, which is means-tested — so some people are asked to contribute.

One thing to watch: if your property has been valued under Right to Buy, Hounslow will treat you as a private householder rather than a council tenant, even if you still think of it as a council home.

For small jobs such as a grab rail, Hounslow’s Handyperson Service can often help without a full OT assessment, which is usually quicker.

Carers, personal budgets and direct payments

Personal budgets and direct payments may be used to arrange eligible support in different ways. Carers can also ask Hounslow about available support and assessments. Always check the official assessment route for the current rules.

Hounslow Occupational Therapy team → · Home aids, equipment & adaptations → · Disabled Facilities Grants → · Council housing adaptations →

Local SEND support, schools and education in Feltham

Hounslow's SEND Local Offer brings together education, health, social care, transport, benefits, preparation for adulthood and activities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Families can also find independent advice and support, while supported internships and apprenticeships provide routes towards employment for young people with SEND.

Schools in Feltham

These schools are listed as open establishments in the official Department for Education register and are located in Feltham or the immediate Feltham/Hanworth area. School places, admissions arrangements and provision can change, so check the current position with the school, Hounslow Council or GOV.UK before applying.

Admissions & choosing a school

Hounslow school admissions → Apply for a school place and find out which admissions route you need.

Hounslow schools, nurseries & education → School places, nursery, term dates, free school meals and SEND information.

GOV.UK Get Information about Schools → Use the official DfE register to check school status and establishment details.

SEND & specialist support

Some Hounslow schools have specialist centres or resource provision. The council's SEND guide lists specialist settings and provisions, so families should check the current official information when choosing a school.

Hounslow SEND school and education-setting guide →

Important: FelthamDeals is an information guide, not the school, Council, DfE or Ofsted. We do not publish unverified school listings or present outdated inspection information as current. Ofsted changed how overall-effectiveness judgements are reported from September 2024, so we do not display a simple rating unless the current official source supports it.

See the full SEND Support guide →

Sport, activities and local facilities for children, young people and older residents

Families looking for activities can find local football, basketball, boxing and gymnastics options, while older residents can access dedicated activity sessions and local leisure facilities.

Children's & youth sports

Football: We Make Footballers offers sessions for ages 4–12, alongside Feltham Town FC youth teams and Mini Hawks.

Basketball: Feltham Basketball (Magic Hoops) offers sessions for ages 8–14.

Boxing: Feltham ABC welcomes junior members.

Gymnastics: Sportac 76 has been running since 1976.

Feltham Community Development Association also provides youth-club and holiday activities. Families should check the current provider information before attending.

Older people's activities

Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre runs dedicated 50+ aerobics classes alongside its general timetable, as part of Lampton Leisure's partnership with Healthy Hounslow.

Local sports clubs

FelthamDeals lists local clubs including Feltham Town FC, Feltham RFC, Feltham ABC, Feltham RC and Sportac 76. Club sessions, ages and availability can change, so check the current provider details before travelling.

Sports facilities, pitches & courts

Feltham Park: cricket pitches, practice nets and three tennis courts.

Feltham Community College / Springwest Academy: sports halls listed on the national sports facilities register.

Feltham Arenas Parklands: running track and open parkland.

SEND and family activities

Hounslow's SEND Local Offer includes clubs, groups and activities for children and young people with SEND. Families should check the current Local Offer and individual provider information for suitability, accessibility and eligibility before attending.

Employment support, reasonable adjustments and Access to Work

Disabled people looking for work can use local employment routes, reasonable-adjustment information and the Access to Work grant. This section brings together the practical information from FelthamDeals' separate disability employment guide.

Local employment support in Hounslow

Hounslow Employment Opportunities Service supports working-age disabled people who live or work in Hounslow. Support can include job search, CVs, reasonable adjustments, job coaching and staying in work.

For general vacancies and local employment opportunities, FelthamDeals also has its Jobs & Careers section.

Access to Work

Access to Work is a government grant that can help disabled people start or stay in work, or move into self-employment. Depending on circumstances, it can help pay for specialist equipment or software, a support worker, BSL interpreting or job coaching, taxi fares or vehicle adaptations where public transport cannot be used, communication support at interviews, and disability-awareness training for colleagues.

You do not need a formal diagnosis to apply; eligibility uses the disability definition in the Equality Act 2010. You must apply yourself — an employer cannot apply on your behalf — although it is sensible to discuss reasonable adjustments with your employer as well.

If you are starting a new job, Access to Work can assess you once you have a written job offer. Existing employees and self-employed people can also apply.

Access to Work helpline: 0800 121 7479 · Textphone: 0800 121 7579

Processing can take time. Disability organisations have reported significant delays, so if support is time-sensitive, contact the helpline directly for the current position and allow time for an assessment.

Reasonable adjustments at work

Access to Work is separate from your employer's duties. Under the Equality Act 2010, an employer may have to make reasonable adjustments where a disabled worker would otherwise be placed at a substantial disadvantage. Adjustments can relate to equipment, working arrangements, communication, premises or other aspects of the job, depending on the circumstances.

Raise adjustments directly with your employer and, where appropriate, ask what support is available alongside an Access to Work application.

Where to check the rules

Use the official GOV.UK Access to Work guidance for current eligibility, application requirements and grant information. The GOV.UK reasonable-adjustments guidance explains employer duties and examples of adjustments.

Accessible leisure, swimming and activities in Feltham

Feltham residents looking for accessible leisure can find disability swimming, accessible gym and changing facilities, supervised exercise options and community activities. Always check the provider before travelling because timetables, sessions, prices and accessibility arrangements can change.

Hanworth Air Park Leisure Centre & Library

Uxbridge Road, Feltham, TW13 5EG. The centre is run by Lampton Leisure, Hounslow Council's leisure provider.

The centre offers a dedicated disability swimming session alongside its general programme. Accessibility features include pool hoists, hearing loops, step-free access, an accessible entrance, accessible changing rooms and accessible toilets.

Telephone: 020 8583 2900.

Opening hours: Monday–Friday 6:30am–10pm; Saturday–Sunday 8am–6pm; Bank Holidays 8am–4pm. Check with the centre before travelling for current hours and session availability.

Exercise on Referral

Lampton Leisure, working with Healthy Hounslow, offers tailored fitness programmes and guidance through Exercise on Referral. This is typically accessed through a GP or other health professional for people who may benefit from supervised physical activity.

Carer concessions

Unpaid carers may be able to access concessionary membership at Lampton Leisure centres for reduced-rate use of the gym, swimming pool and group exercise classes. Evidence of the caring role may be required, such as proof of Carer's Allowance, a Carer Emergency Card or a letter from a GP or social worker.

If a carer is accompanying a disabled person as their support, the carer may usually use the facilities free of charge while providing that support. Confirm the current concession and evidence requirements with the centre before visiting.

Community activities

Feltham Community Development Association runs a community centre supporting children, young people and families, including youth clubs and holiday activities. Families should check current activity details and accessibility arrangements before attending.

SEND and accessible activities

Hounslow's SEND Local Offer includes clubs, groups and activities for children and young people with SEND. Suitability, accessibility, eligibility and session availability should be confirmed with the individual provider.

Finding more activities

FelthamDeals' What's On section can be used to find local activities and events. For health-led exercise information, the Healthy Living & Prevention section covers Healthy Hounslow services.

Local advice, advocacy and independent support

Disability Network Hounslow is a registered charity providing advice, information and advocacy for disabled people, their families, friends, carers and professionals across the London Borough of Hounslow. It supports people with physical, sensory and mental impairments living or working in the borough, and its staff, volunteers and trustees include people with personal experience of disability.

Contact: 020 8577 0956 · ceo@disabilitynetworkhounslow.org

It is a borough-wide organisation rather than a Feltham-based service. The Charity Commission register and the organisation's own website can be used to check its current status and contact information.

National organisations that can also help

Disability Rights UK provides practical information on disability rights, benefits, education, transport and employment, alongside wider disability advocacy.

Mencap provides information and support for people with a learning disability and their families, including advice on rights, care and education. Its helpline is 0808 808 1111, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Scope provides disability information and advice covering areas such as benefits, social care and work, including guidance around Access to Work.

What these organisations can help with

• Understanding disability rights and available support
• Benefits and financial-support information
• Reasonable adjustments at work
• Advocacy and independent advice
• Connecting with local peer and community support

Many services provide help by phone, email or online rather than requiring an in-person visit. Contact the organisation directly with your situation and check whether its current service is suitable before relying on the information.

See the full Disability Organisations guide →