By supporting the scheme, you will help people to be confident in getting out and about in South Gloucestershire.

To find out more by visiting our website or emailing info@sgden.org.uk.

Can’t Wait Scheme

Do you know of any businesses/venues that would be interested in joining the Can’t Wait scheme?

Occasionally, people with certain medical conditions have an urgent need to use the toilet.

South Gloucestershire Council and South Gloucestershire Disability Equality Network are asking retailers, business owners and venue operators to show their support and understanding for people who ‘Can’t Wait’ by letting them use staff or customer toilets.

By signing up, you agree to display a poster in your premises and be featured in an online directory to let people know your business supports the Can’t Wait scheme.

We want to hear about your experiences of inequality in South Gloucestershire

• How can we work with the council to address these inequalities?

• Do you have experiences that highlight issues in the area?

For further information email: yourvoice@southglos.gov.uk

Find Your Voice With These Community Meetings

Your voice is our new series of meetings giving you a chance to share ideas and concerns with your community.

Come along to your local meeting: Thornbury and Severn Vale, Yate and Cotswold Edge, Filton and Bradley Stoke, or Kings Forest and Hanham.

To book your place click here.

For further information email:

viewpoint@southglos.gov.uk, or find out more by visiting their website.

Join the Viewpoint Residents Panel

As a panel member, you will have the opportunity to take part in online surveys and focus groups. Topics include:

community safety, health services,

waste and environment and the budget

service proposals.

The results of surveys you complete will be used by teams across the organisation to help make better decisions and deliver great services.

Email: sirona.peoplesvoice@nhs.net 

or call 0300 124 5400 to find out more and learn how to get involved.

Join People’s Voice

Sirona Care & Health is looking for people who care about healthcare and improving NHS services to join the People’s Voice.

If you are passionate about ensuring that local people have a strong voice in the way community services are delivered and developed, then you can apply to join  People’s Voice.

The survey can be found here.

Visit the website for more information.

The survey is open until 18 March 2026.

Supported Living Survey

South Gloucestershire Council are connecting with people in South Gloucestershire, to understand their views as experts by experience, about what supported living services should look like in the future.

The survey is intended for people who draw on support, as well as for family members, carers, and those who can provide feedback on behalf of community groups.

Your thoughts are valued so please send them to Sally Green:

communityplaces@southglos.gov.uk

Improvements to Page Park Play Area

South Gloucestershire council are working with the Friends of Page Park to improve the play area of the park for children with disabilities.

The friends have raised £20k so far and are looking for input on design needs from families and children with disabilities.

• Free to register

• Eligibility Checker

• Many benefits

Check out the benefits of joining the PSR.

The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free UK wide service which provides extra advice and support, including when there’s an interruption to your electricity, gas or water supply.

To find out more visit the website and check your eligibility.

To find out more, visit their website.

Counselling Support for Carers

Carers Support are pleased to share that their Counselling Service waiting list has significantly reduced, and they are now accepting new referrals.

Counselling is a ‘talking therapy’ and we offer six weekly sessions via telephone or online using Zoom.

You can contact them with questions big or small – from understanding your eye condition to managing day-to-day tasks, exploring assistive technology or finding emotional support.

Visit the website for more information, or call  0117 3224885

Are you living with sight loss?

Sight Support is a local charity working with blind and visually impaired people and their families.  They can tailor information and advice to you.

If you or someone you know is living with sight loss, they can help. Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or have been living with sight loss for some time, the team is ready to provide friendly, expert support.

For bookings: Email: Cindy.Corbett@sgscol.ac.uk or Sarah.Parker@sgscol.ac.uk

Call: 0117 909 2296 or 07530 563 856

New to computers?

Feel unsure or out of practice?

Join free Library IT Courses:

Tues: Downend Library 9:30 – 12:30

Wed: Bradley Stoke Library 9:30 – 12:30

Thurs: Winterbourne Library 9:30 – 12:30

You’ll learn how to:

Use the internet, shop online safely,

Send emails and attachments.

Video call friends and family.

Email: peoplesvoice@wecil.org.uk

• Website can be found here, or follow on social media below.

People’s Voice – A New organisation for people with learning differences.

People’s Voice was created to help those with learning differences find out what people with learning differences want and need in Bristol.  It helps make changes, influence decisions, and help people to have their say.

VOLUNTEER FOR US!

We are seeking a volunteer to assist with our social media or newsletter. Monthly commitment would be around 6 – 8 hours.

Skills you could develop

Confidence, communication and planning skills, grow your marketing knowledge and social media planning awareness.  Skills that could lead to a different career path.

What difference will you make?

Your support will help us reach a wider audience and allow us to share vital information with our members.

You will have the personal satisfaction of supporting a good cause and being part of a network supporting those with disability or experiencing inequality.

Full training and support will be given. For more information or an informal chat, please email info@sgden.org.uk

Below are some links which may be useful for volunteering or job searches:

Paul’s Place Diversity Trust

Thornbury Volunteer Centre

Southern Brooks Voscur

The Care Forum