Our libraries have a range of services for people who have a disability or are housebound.
Services for people with health conditions or a disability
All our libraries have:
- Reading Well. These books are recommended by health experts, as well as people with lived experience of the conditions
- large print books
- computers with all Microsoft Ease of Access accessibility tools, including magnifier, text to speech narrator, on-screen keyboard, language options, high contrast
- eBooks, eAudio and eNewspapers which have a variety of accessibility settings
Home library service
We work with the Royal Voluntary Service to provide a home library service to Bristol residents. Volunteers deliver library books to residents who, due to disability, mobility issues or caring responsibilites, cannot reach their local libraries themselves.
Our volunteers are a friendly, familiar face who, in addition to selecting reading materials based on the resident's taste and preference, can also provide a useful check on their safety and wellbeing.
How to request at home library service
You may be referred or can self-refer to the service.
Use the online service request form or contact Tom Wilks, Service Coordinator on 07714 898 558 or tom.wilks@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.
How to volunteer
We're always looking for people to support our readers, with a current demand for residents in Bedminster and surrounding areas.
Contact Tom Wilks, Service Coordinator on 07714 898 558 or tom.wilks@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.