Access in St Neots

18/04/2026

Did you know?.....
Aside from being super accessible, having a fab disabled toilet and super lovely staff, Ferro Lounge in St Neots has table leg raisers for wheelchair users!
I didn't know this until today when they asked if they would help! It solves the issue of not being able to wheel under the table and sit like everyone else!

I don't know of any other place in St Neots that has this option, so other businesses, take note!
Well done to team Ferro Lounge!!

10/04/2026

URGENT!
As a wheelchair user, I cherish my independence. Being able to shop autonomously is crucial for my dignity and well-being. However, the recent removal of small shopping baskets at Lidl Supermarkets across the UK has severely impacted my ability to shop without assistance. This decision not only affects me but also countless others facing similar challenges who I represent.
Please watch this short video on what, why and how you can help...
https://c.org/rb65P82BwY

09/04/2026

When not posting I may be quiet because either I'm struggling with my health, or I'm busy behind the scenes. Both of these are true at the moment.

Anyone who has heard of Sjogrens will know that a flare is no fun!

But excitingly behind the scenes in the past few weeks the following things have been happening:

Being consulted about disabled access and layout/colour schemes for 2 new buildings for NWAFT.

Successfully appealing and overturning an ESA decision for one of our members. (My favourite win of the year so far for a very much deserving recipient. DWP can be so infuriating!!)

Gaining a voluntary position in something very exciting, but annoyingly I am not allowed to talk about yet!.....

Being invited back to Henbrook House Care Home for yet another amazing celebration. Feel very lucky to be included.

08/04/2026

I decided to vlog when I was away in the Lake District recently. I knew it wouldn't be very accessible, but for once it makes St Neots look very very accessible!
It's going to be the start of a new series...Access in St Neots on Tour!

Follow me on a roll around the town centre in Keswick, Cumbria. I went for a wonderful week away with my husband. Despite the inaccessibility of a lot of the...

02/04/2026

Today is World Autism Awareness Day.

It is a time to recognise and celebrate the diversity, strengths, and contributions of autistic individuals around the world. It also highlights the importance of understanding, acceptance, and inclusion in all areas of life—from education and employment to community and social connections.

By raising awareness and promoting supportive environments, the day encourages everyone to move beyond awareness toward meaningful acceptance and equal opportunities for autistic people.

08/03/2026

International Women's Day (IWD), celebrated annually on March 8, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for advancing gender equality.
IWD has been around for well over a century, with the first IWD marked in 1911.

In 2026, IWD marks an extraordinary milestone: 115 years of collective action, advocacy, and progress toward gender equality. For more than a century, IWD has helped drive transformative change. Each generation has built on the courage of those before it, pushing boundaries and redefining what is possible.

To find out more, you can visit:
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/About-IWD

04/03/2026

Following on from my video of the Princes Drives/Green End Rd area yesterday. I also noted this major issue on the junction of Princes Drive and King's Lane. Again, I've reported the kerb issue to CCC!

03/03/2026

I don't often go this direction in town, but as the post office in Morrisons Daily was shut (again!!), I had to go to Longsands Parade. I was appalled at the lack of dropped kerbs in this area. This was on Princes Drive going into King's Lane. I also encountered no dropped kerbs along Green End Road and the junction with Sunnybank. I've reported the potholes!

01/03/2026

I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets annoyed at this. You makes us feel twice the size and in the way, even if you are just 'being nice'. 😀

24/02/2026

CALLING ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN BSL.

I am in contact with Signreach UK to set up a BSL learner class in St Neots. (After much interest)

It wiuld be very helpful to know the following:

Daytime OR evening class?

There are several different options for what they can provide:

1. A one-off BSL taster session. Usually as a 2-hour class, but can be flexible.

2. An Introduction to BSL class. This is usually as 10 hours - an hour a week for ten weeks or two hours a week for five weeks.

3. A BSL Level 1 class. Signreach UK are fully accredited with Signature and this would enable you to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. Level 1 is usually taught over 32 weeks, term-time only, two hours per week. There are three formal exams throughout the course.

They can easily adjust any option to suit your requirements. For all classes however, they require a minimum of 7 participants.

Please let me know your preferred options and I will see what I can do!

21/02/2026

I'm afraid I start the weekend with some disappointing news.
Around 9th February, our lovely Changing Places was vandalised.
It's been over a year since it opened in Riverside Park and up until now, it's been treated with respect.

The town council believe it took place on the evening of 9th February. The Operations Team received a call reporting damage before 9am on 10 February, attending site by 10am to assess and carry out repairs.

There is no damage of forced entry to the door, so we believe someone entered with a RADAR key.

There has been some cosmetic damaged to the changing couch/bed which has a burn mark on it. (See photo)
They have tried to open the couch roll dispenser and caused damage to the lock. Finally, the toilet was blocked up.

The town council team have attended and tidied the facility, including unblocking the toilet and will look to replace the roll dispenser. Everything is still in working order and the council will continue to monitor the toilet.

There is a CCTV camera in place, as the method of pulling the red emergency cord, goes directly to HDC, who check to make sure it's not a false alarm.

If you saw or know anything about this damage, please let me or the town council know. We want to find and reprimand the vandals!

12/01/2026

Healthwatch Cambridgeshire is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
2-4pm on 22nd January 2026.

Topic: Wheelchair User Forum
Time: Jan 22, 2026 02:00 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8600805759?omn=83183617202

Meeting ID: 860 080 5759

Join instructions
https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/83183617202/invitations?signature=2suEKBTF8InPhfAqVmT8N0aQxVLpoQ2eW8RkUJdrH1U

Amongst other agenda items, we will have the Director of Passenger Assist Cambridgeshire Limited - a taxi firm specialising in driving people with disabilities.

If you are or care for a wheelchair user, this is the place for you. You get to have your say on all sorts of things. From wheelchair services, to councils, taxi firms, Cambs police and much more. The forum is great fun and chatted by yours truly.

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