Wheelchair users report: understanding how accessibility works for you
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Healthwatch Oldham and Oldham Safeguarding Adults team produced a survey to understand accessibility for people in a wheelchair. 15 people completed the survey.
They ranked transport, ambulance services, dentists and pharmacy services as being problematic in terms of wheelchair access.
Less than a third were members of a social or community group. They highlighted their disability as a barrier, but also footpath accessibility, mental health, access to toilet facilities, venue and activity access and a lack of transport.
Around half of those who took part were in paid employment or were volunteering.
The report includes 5 recommendations.