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Leisure Centres provide a wide range of
activities from swimming to squash and
badminton courts, fitness suites to function
rooms. They also offer a wide range of
classes for all abilities. Discounts are
available for carers.
In Merthyr telephone: 01685 727476
www.merthyrleisure.co.uk
In RCT, visit www.rctcbc.gov.uk/leisure
or see Swimming page 56. For information
on Carers leisure discounts telephone:
01443 668813
Merthyr’s Venture Out Programme
provides outdoor activities for adults
with mental health conditions.
Telephone: 01685 725058
Mobility Aids Wheelchairs, zimmer
frames and walking sticks can be
supplied by the health service.
Contact your doctor for more information.
Motability Car Scheme Motability
Powered Wheelchair and Scooter Scheme.
Telephone: 0845 4564566
www.motability.co.uk
Museums and Art Galleries are
located across the Cwm Taf region.
In Merthyr
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery
and Joseph Parry’s Cottage.
Telephone: 01685 723112
Email:museum@merthyr.gov.uk
In RCT telephone: 01443 744013
www.rct-arts.org
National Key Scheme involves fitting
standard locks to designated toilets and
making keys available for a small charge
to people with disabilities. A directory
listing where the toilets are based is
available from Disability Rights.
Telephone: 020 7250 3222 or
www.disabilityrightsuk.org
Keys are available from One4All centres.
Proof of DLA Mobility (Higher Rate), PIP or
Blue Badge must be seen in order for staff
to provide a key.
Public Transport Traveline Cymru offers a 'one-stop-shop'
for travel information in Wales, which
includes bus, coach, train, air and ferry.
Telephone: 0871 200 2233 website
www.traveline-cymru.info
For more information on local transport
ring the Integrated Transport Unit
Telephone: 01443 494700 or
Email:
transportationservices@rctcbc.gov.uk
Keeping Active and Getting Out and About