Ramps
Larger churches often have the potential to accommodate a permanent ramp and several have been installed across the diocese including at Wymondham Abbey, Hethersett, St Remigius and Brancaster, St Mary. Many small churches have a portable ramp left in place or stored near the door, and it is always helpful for a clear sign to be placed on the door or in the porch making wheelchair and mobility scooter users aware of the arrangements. To download a copy of the sign for printing please click here.
Hearing Loops
The hearing/ induction loop system allows those with hearing aids and the ‘T’ position to hear the service clearly without interruption. Such systems do not incur any VAT. List B (Archdeacon’s) permission is required.
Disabled toilets
It is very important that provision is made for disabled users when plans are being drawn up to install toilets in a church or churchyard.
Paths
Bear in mind the experience of walking stick, wheelchair and mobility scooter users approaching the church. Paths should be maintained and resurfaced with a robust coating, such as resin, if necessary. In some cases it is possible to install a new accessible path route, as at Denton, St Mary which enables easy direct access from the car park to the church.
Handrails
Handrails can be installed by the chancel step to assist with access to and from the altar, and next to churchyard steps
Contact us
For further information regarding accessibility and permissions please contact: Nicholas Cannon or Eliza Greenwell .
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