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Transport information can be
obtained from:
Traveline Wales: 0871 200 22 33
National Rail Services: 08457 484950
For disabled assistance: 0845 300 3005
Long Distance National Express Coach
Services: 08717 818181
Venture Out Programme provides
activity based outings two days a
week for people with mental ill health
living in Merthyr.
Telephone: 01685 727027
Vision Mobility have a number of
shops throughout RCT offering a wide
range of top-quality mobility aids
from Rise Chairs, Recline Chairs,
Walkers, Household Aids to Cosyfeet
footwear.
Telephone: 01443 239104
Walking aids are provided through
your GP.
Walking Information is available
about the Taff Trail, Walking for
Health, Gardening for Wildlife and
Wildlife Surveys from Environmental
Services.
In Merthyr telephone: 01685 379884
Email:tic@merthyr.gov.uk
In RCT telephone 01443 494700
Wheelchairs For information about
the long-term use of a wheelchair,
contact your doctor. The British Red
Cross has wheelchairs and other
medical equipment available for
short-term loan. There is no charge,
but donations are welcomed.
See also Shopmobility on page 56
Telephone: 01443 844129
Keeping Active and Getting Out and About