Access to Brentwood UK
@access2brentwood.bsky.social
We are The Brentwood Access Group.
We aim to make it enjoyable for the 17% who are disabled to get around our borough.
https://www.a2brentwood.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/groups/accessisfreedomuk
https://youtube.com/@brentwoodaccessgroup
We aim to make it enjoyable for the 17% who are disabled to get around our borough.
https://www.a2brentwood.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/groups/accessisfreedomuk
https://youtube.com/@brentwoodaccessgroup
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I'd like to introduce our group.
We meet monthly to resolve accessibility issues within the borough of Brentwood UK.
Current campaigns:
* Platform 4 needs a lift
* Pavement parking needs to stop
* Access to the Brentwood pool needs to improve.
If we can help you please get in touch.
We meet monthly to resolve accessibility issues within the borough of Brentwood UK.
Current campaigns:
* Platform 4 needs a lift
* Pavement parking needs to stop
* Access to the Brentwood pool needs to improve.
If we can help you please get in touch.
Happy new year from the Brentwood Access Group.
We are awaiting a response from Essex Highways regarding the awful state of the pavements across the Brentwood borough.
Our next group meeting is Thursday 22nd January at The Town Hall at 6.30pm, if anyone would like to join us please let us know!
We are awaiting a response from Essex Highways regarding the awful state of the pavements across the Brentwood borough.
Our next group meeting is Thursday 22nd January at The Town Hall at 6.30pm, if anyone would like to join us please let us know!
January 2, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Happy new year from the Brentwood Access Group.
We are awaiting a response from Essex Highways regarding the awful state of the pavements across the Brentwood borough.
Our next group meeting is Thursday 22nd January at The Town Hall at 6.30pm, if anyone would like to join us please let us know!
We are awaiting a response from Essex Highways regarding the awful state of the pavements across the Brentwood borough.
Our next group meeting is Thursday 22nd January at The Town Hall at 6.30pm, if anyone would like to join us please let us know!
Pavement parking
Please don't park obstructing prams, wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
If you come across this please report it to Pavement Parking share.google/iklmNVNqQhdW...
Please don't park obstructing prams, wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
If you come across this please report it to Pavement Parking share.google/iklmNVNqQhdW...
December 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Pavement parking
Please don't park obstructing prams, wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
If you come across this please report it to Pavement Parking share.google/iklmNVNqQhdW...
Please don't park obstructing prams, wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
If you come across this please report it to Pavement Parking share.google/iklmNVNqQhdW...
It's our last meeting of 2025 at Brentwood Town Hall on Thursday evening at 6.30 pm.
We represent both the disabled and able bodied residents of Brentwood regarding access issues and air quality
We've had an absolutely fantastic year and for 2026 are looking for new members.
We represent both the disabled and able bodied residents of Brentwood regarding access issues and air quality
We've had an absolutely fantastic year and for 2026 are looking for new members.
December 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
It's our last meeting of 2025 at Brentwood Town Hall on Thursday evening at 6.30 pm.
We represent both the disabled and able bodied residents of Brentwood regarding access issues and air quality
We've had an absolutely fantastic year and for 2026 are looking for new members.
We represent both the disabled and able bodied residents of Brentwood regarding access issues and air quality
We've had an absolutely fantastic year and for 2026 are looking for new members.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992.
The Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
The Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
December 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992.
The Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
The Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
If anyone within the Brentwood borough is experiencing a lack of pavement maintenance please post with a photo onto our Facebook page.
November 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
If anyone within the Brentwood borough is experiencing a lack of pavement maintenance please post with a photo onto our Facebook page.
Recycling
At our recent Town Hall meeting it was agreed that we will work with Cllr David Worsfold and his team to encourage more residents to recycle as currently we don't seem to be very good at it. Further details will follow.
At our recent Town Hall meeting it was agreed that we will work with Cllr David Worsfold and his team to encourage more residents to recycle as currently we don't seem to be very good at it. Further details will follow.
October 26, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Recycling
At our recent Town Hall meeting it was agreed that we will work with Cllr David Worsfold and his team to encourage more residents to recycle as currently we don't seem to be very good at it. Further details will follow.
At our recent Town Hall meeting it was agreed that we will work with Cllr David Worsfold and his team to encourage more residents to recycle as currently we don't seem to be very good at it. Further details will follow.
Please sign our petition to make Brentwood (UK) TfL station accessible to all.
www.change.org/lift4brentwoodstation
www.change.org/lift4brentwoodstation
Sign the Petition
Play fair, Mr Mayor! Make Brentwood Rail station accessible – don’t Quibble!
www.change.org
October 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Please sign our petition to make Brentwood (UK) TfL station accessible to all.
www.change.org/lift4brentwoodstation
www.change.org/lift4brentwoodstation
Potholes and pavements
I'm sure this is UK wide but specifically in Brentwood Borough - when you spot a problem please take photos and log them as normal with Essex BUT in addition email your ward councillors .
It seems that your ward councillors may keep a priority list. Get your issues on it.
I'm sure this is UK wide but specifically in Brentwood Borough - when you spot a problem please take photos and log them as normal with Essex BUT in addition email your ward councillors .
It seems that your ward councillors may keep a priority list. Get your issues on it.
October 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Potholes and pavements
I'm sure this is UK wide but specifically in Brentwood Borough - when you spot a problem please take photos and log them as normal with Essex BUT in addition email your ward councillors .
It seems that your ward councillors may keep a priority list. Get your issues on it.
I'm sure this is UK wide but specifically in Brentwood Borough - when you spot a problem please take photos and log them as normal with Essex BUT in addition email your ward councillors .
It seems that your ward councillors may keep a priority list. Get your issues on it.
Accessibility across the Brentwood UK borough
We continue to highlight the distress caused by inconsiderate parking on the pavement.
Please ensure - if you block part of the pavement - that prams, wheelchair users, mobility scooter users and those with assistance dogs can pass easily and safely.
We continue to highlight the distress caused by inconsiderate parking on the pavement.
Please ensure - if you block part of the pavement - that prams, wheelchair users, mobility scooter users and those with assistance dogs can pass easily and safely.
October 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Accessibility across the Brentwood UK borough
We continue to highlight the distress caused by inconsiderate parking on the pavement.
Please ensure - if you block part of the pavement - that prams, wheelchair users, mobility scooter users and those with assistance dogs can pass easily and safely.
We continue to highlight the distress caused by inconsiderate parking on the pavement.
Please ensure - if you block part of the pavement - that prams, wheelchair users, mobility scooter users and those with assistance dogs can pass easily and safely.
Accessibility
As the weather cools down we will be socialising more indoors.
Please ensure all steps and slopes have something to hold onto when going up and down.
Could be rails, dado rail, window sill.
Thx
As the weather cools down we will be socialising more indoors.
Please ensure all steps and slopes have something to hold onto when going up and down.
Could be rails, dado rail, window sill.
Thx
October 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Accessibility
As the weather cools down we will be socialising more indoors.
Please ensure all steps and slopes have something to hold onto when going up and down.
Could be rails, dado rail, window sill.
Thx
As the weather cools down we will be socialising more indoors.
Please ensure all steps and slopes have something to hold onto when going up and down.
Could be rails, dado rail, window sill.
Thx
Diabetic difficulties
For many diabetics our bodies no longer process carbs and sugars well.
Going out with friends for a quick coffee and a chat can be difficult.
If you're a cafe owner please include some goodies with low carbs and low sugars.
Thanks
For many diabetics our bodies no longer process carbs and sugars well.
Going out with friends for a quick coffee and a chat can be difficult.
If you're a cafe owner please include some goodies with low carbs and low sugars.
Thanks
September 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Diabetic difficulties
For many diabetics our bodies no longer process carbs and sugars well.
Going out with friends for a quick coffee and a chat can be difficult.
If you're a cafe owner please include some goodies with low carbs and low sugars.
Thanks
For many diabetics our bodies no longer process carbs and sugars well.
Going out with friends for a quick coffee and a chat can be difficult.
If you're a cafe owner please include some goodies with low carbs and low sugars.
Thanks
Captioning in zoom
Just received notification the Zoom is rolling out the availability of captions in all meetings.
Apparently a CC button will appear and you can just click it to get automatic captions
This should help those with hearing difficulties.
Just received notification the Zoom is rolling out the availability of captions in all meetings.
Apparently a CC button will appear and you can just click it to get automatic captions
This should help those with hearing difficulties.
August 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Captioning in zoom
Just received notification the Zoom is rolling out the availability of captions in all meetings.
Apparently a CC button will appear and you can just click it to get automatic captions
This should help those with hearing difficulties.
Just received notification the Zoom is rolling out the availability of captions in all meetings.
Apparently a CC button will appear and you can just click it to get automatic captions
This should help those with hearing difficulties.
Sunflower lanyards
Sunflower lanyards, which discreetly indicate a hidden disability, can be obtained for free at various locations including supermarkets, airports, and some universities.
Sunflower lanyards, which discreetly indicate a hidden disability, can be obtained for free at various locations including supermarkets, airports, and some universities.
August 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Sunflower lanyards
Sunflower lanyards, which discreetly indicate a hidden disability, can be obtained for free at various locations including supermarkets, airports, and some universities.
Sunflower lanyards, which discreetly indicate a hidden disability, can be obtained for free at various locations including supermarkets, airports, and some universities.
Having trouble hearing what people are saying?
The Royal National Institute for Deaf people provide a link to practice lip reading that might help.
Lipreading Practice share.google/LrlZNKlMzPqJ...
The Royal National Institute for Deaf people provide a link to practice lip reading that might help.
Lipreading Practice share.google/LrlZNKlMzPqJ...
Lipreading Practice
Lipreading Practice provides free video clips and written exercises for those with hearing loss to learn how to lipread from the beginner to the developing lipreader. Learn lip reading skills at your ...
share.google
August 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Having trouble hearing what people are saying?
The Royal National Institute for Deaf people provide a link to practice lip reading that might help.
Lipreading Practice share.google/LrlZNKlMzPqJ...
The Royal National Institute for Deaf people provide a link to practice lip reading that might help.
Lipreading Practice share.google/LrlZNKlMzPqJ...
Brentwood High Street Road Closure Information 👇
Cadent look after the gas pipes and they are upgrading the old metal gas pipes along Brentwood High Street in September 2025.
Drop-in session
🗓️ Tuesday 29 July from 2-6pm
📍 Outside Marks & Spencer - 43-45 High Street, Brentwood CM14 4RH
Cadent look after the gas pipes and they are upgrading the old metal gas pipes along Brentwood High Street in September 2025.
Drop-in session
🗓️ Tuesday 29 July from 2-6pm
📍 Outside Marks & Spencer - 43-45 High Street, Brentwood CM14 4RH
July 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Brentwood High Street Road Closure Information 👇
Cadent look after the gas pipes and they are upgrading the old metal gas pipes along Brentwood High Street in September 2025.
Drop-in session
🗓️ Tuesday 29 July from 2-6pm
📍 Outside Marks & Spencer - 43-45 High Street, Brentwood CM14 4RH
Cadent look after the gas pipes and they are upgrading the old metal gas pipes along Brentwood High Street in September 2025.
Drop-in session
🗓️ Tuesday 29 July from 2-6pm
📍 Outside Marks & Spencer - 43-45 High Street, Brentwood CM14 4RH
Reposted by Access to Brentwood UK
NHS England has just published the updated Accessible Information Standard, which makes clear how NHS and social care services in England must provide information to blind and partially sighted people in a way they can read.
It's a step forward - here's what's improved:
#MyInfoMyWay 1/7
It's a step forward - here's what's improved:
#MyInfoMyWay 1/7
July 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
NHS England has just published the updated Accessible Information Standard, which makes clear how NHS and social care services in England must provide information to blind and partially sighted people in a way they can read.
It's a step forward - here's what's improved:
#MyInfoMyWay 1/7
It's a step forward - here's what's improved:
#MyInfoMyWay 1/7
Come and join us at our next meeting on 24th July at 6.30 at the Council Offices either in person or via Teams.
Park in the main car park and enter by the first green door, if this is locked please ring the Chairman Jim Hoare on 07974 545200 and someone will come down and let you in.
Park in the main car park and enter by the first green door, if this is locked please ring the Chairman Jim Hoare on 07974 545200 and someone will come down and let you in.
July 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Come and join us at our next meeting on 24th July at 6.30 at the Council Offices either in person or via Teams.
Park in the main car park and enter by the first green door, if this is locked please ring the Chairman Jim Hoare on 07974 545200 and someone will come down and let you in.
Park in the main car park and enter by the first green door, if this is locked please ring the Chairman Jim Hoare on 07974 545200 and someone will come down and let you in.
Pavement parking..
...causes danger and obstruction so please avoid it.
Did you know that any yellow lines also apply to the pavement and verge?
...causes danger and obstruction so please avoid it.
Did you know that any yellow lines also apply to the pavement and verge?
June 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Pavement parking..
...causes danger and obstruction so please avoid it.
Did you know that any yellow lines also apply to the pavement and verge?
...causes danger and obstruction so please avoid it.
Did you know that any yellow lines also apply to the pavement and verge?
Reacting to someone who is blind.
"Please treat us like you treat anyone else. We don’t want special treatment or to be spoken to like we’re children, please don’t touch us without asking, and remember that we still have the same thoughts, feelings, desires, likes and dislikes, as everyone else"
"Please treat us like you treat anyone else. We don’t want special treatment or to be spoken to like we’re children, please don’t touch us without asking, and remember that we still have the same thoughts, feelings, desires, likes and dislikes, as everyone else"
May 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Reacting to someone who is blind.
"Please treat us like you treat anyone else. We don’t want special treatment or to be spoken to like we’re children, please don’t touch us without asking, and remember that we still have the same thoughts, feelings, desires, likes and dislikes, as everyone else"
"Please treat us like you treat anyone else. We don’t want special treatment or to be spoken to like we’re children, please don’t touch us without asking, and remember that we still have the same thoughts, feelings, desires, likes and dislikes, as everyone else"
Sensory processing disease
We hadn't had anyone contact us with these problems before.
As a result I've promised myself not to use moving GIFs any more.
We hadn't had anyone contact us with these problems before.
As a result I've promised myself not to use moving GIFs any more.
May 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Sensory processing disease
We hadn't had anyone contact us with these problems before.
As a result I've promised myself not to use moving GIFs any more.
We hadn't had anyone contact us with these problems before.
As a result I've promised myself not to use moving GIFs any more.
Changing places facilities in Brentwood UK high street.
To protect the expensive equipment in the high street facilities they are opened by a special rather than a Radar key.
Just follow the link below to request a key.
www.brentwood.gov.uk/changing-pla...
To protect the expensive equipment in the high street facilities they are opened by a special rather than a Radar key.
Just follow the link below to request a key.
www.brentwood.gov.uk/changing-pla...
Changing Places facilities
There are five Changing Places toilets in the Brentwood District, for people with disabilities who need help from their carer to use the toilet. You can apply for a key.
www.brentwood.gov.uk
May 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Changing places facilities in Brentwood UK high street.
To protect the expensive equipment in the high street facilities they are opened by a special rather than a Radar key.
Just follow the link below to request a key.
www.brentwood.gov.uk/changing-pla...
To protect the expensive equipment in the high street facilities they are opened by a special rather than a Radar key.
Just follow the link below to request a key.
www.brentwood.gov.uk/changing-pla...
Please be considerate.
Here we have pavement parking combined with refuse day.
Why should those using prams and those with mobility issues have to walk out into the traffic.
This picture is in Brentwood UK.
Here we have pavement parking combined with refuse day.
Why should those using prams and those with mobility issues have to walk out into the traffic.
This picture is in Brentwood UK.
May 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Please be considerate.
Here we have pavement parking combined with refuse day.
Why should those using prams and those with mobility issues have to walk out into the traffic.
This picture is in Brentwood UK.
Here we have pavement parking combined with refuse day.
Why should those using prams and those with mobility issues have to walk out into the traffic.
This picture is in Brentwood UK.
Our next meeting is Thursday 1st May 2025 @ 6.30pm in the
Brentwood (UK) Town Hall
Enter by the green door on the far right of the building.
If the door is locked when you arrive call Jim on 07974 545200 and someone will let you in.
Everyone welcome.
Brentwood (UK) Town Hall
Enter by the green door on the far right of the building.
If the door is locked when you arrive call Jim on 07974 545200 and someone will let you in.
Everyone welcome.
May 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Our next meeting is Thursday 1st May 2025 @ 6.30pm in the
Brentwood (UK) Town Hall
Enter by the green door on the far right of the building.
If the door is locked when you arrive call Jim on 07974 545200 and someone will let you in.
Everyone welcome.
Brentwood (UK) Town Hall
Enter by the green door on the far right of the building.
If the door is locked when you arrive call Jim on 07974 545200 and someone will let you in.
Everyone welcome.
Do you know someone with balance issues? If so here's how you can help them.
Have seating available
Provide good lighting
Ensure non slippery and even surfaces
Maintain clear areas
Meet in uncrowded venues
Be wary of wind
Check for easy climb / descend access
Avoid crossing busy roads
Have seating available
Provide good lighting
Ensure non slippery and even surfaces
Maintain clear areas
Meet in uncrowded venues
Be wary of wind
Check for easy climb / descend access
Avoid crossing busy roads
April 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Do you know someone with balance issues? If so here's how you can help them.
Have seating available
Provide good lighting
Ensure non slippery and even surfaces
Maintain clear areas
Meet in uncrowded venues
Be wary of wind
Check for easy climb / descend access
Avoid crossing busy roads
Have seating available
Provide good lighting
Ensure non slippery and even surfaces
Maintain clear areas
Meet in uncrowded venues
Be wary of wind
Check for easy climb / descend access
Avoid crossing busy roads
@sportsdirect.bsky.social
One of our members has reported to us today that the lift in your store in Brentwood UK has been out of action for at least a year
You are all preventing those with a disability and those with prams from accessing your store.
Please advise when it will be available.
One of our members has reported to us today that the lift in your store in Brentwood UK has been out of action for at least a year
You are all preventing those with a disability and those with prams from accessing your store.
Please advise when it will be available.
April 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
@sportsdirect.bsky.social
One of our members has reported to us today that the lift in your store in Brentwood UK has been out of action for at least a year
You are all preventing those with a disability and those with prams from accessing your store.
Please advise when it will be available.
One of our members has reported to us today that the lift in your store in Brentwood UK has been out of action for at least a year
You are all preventing those with a disability and those with prams from accessing your store.
Please advise when it will be available.