Access and Inclusion
For those who find it difficult to visit any of the Idea Stores, libraries or lifelong learning centres, the following alternatives are available:
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Mobile libraries with disabled access operating to fixed schedules, of weekly and fortnightly visits, to sites throughout the borough
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Home delivery library service to housebound individuals
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Visits to day centres, lunch clubs and sheltered accommodation to provide reminiscence materials and therapy collections, or visit individuals as appropriate
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Library and information services to patients in Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Unit & Tower Hamlets Centre for Mental Health
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A wide range of library materials is available for all age groups, including large print books, talking books, music CDs and community information, and in community languages including Bengali / Sylheti, Urdu, Vietnamese, Punjabi, Gujarati and Hindi
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A range of courses in community venues
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Staff and vehicles are available to publicise library and lifelong learning services at community festivals and fun days
For more information on outreach services, contact:
Access and Inclusion Manager
Graham Pollard
The Shadwell Centre
The Highway, London E1W 3HP
Tel: 020 7364 5091
Fax: 020 7364 5076
Textphone: 020 7364 3647
Text messages : 07940706024
E-mail: graham.pollard@towerhamlets.gov.uk
