West Dorset District Council has introduced concessionary admissions for disabled
residents to the Leisure Centres in the District namely: Dorchester Sports Centre, the
Gryphon Sports Centre in Sherborne, Bridport Leisure Centre, St Osmunds Community
Sports Centre in Dorchester, and Budmouth Community Sports Centre in Chickerell.
For information on concessionary entitlements to the facilities and how to obtain them
please contact the centres directly as these may change.
To enable residents to qualify for their concessionary reductions it is necessary to
register with the Economy, Leisure & Tourism Division to gain a Leisure Pass.
If after reading this information you require further details, please do not hesitate to
contact the Economy, Leisure & Tourism Division on (01305) 252250.
1.
DO I QUALIFY FOR A LEISURE PASS?
If you are REGISTERED DISABLED or LONG TERM SICK you may be entitled to up
to 50% discounted entry into the Dorchester Sports Centre, Bridport Leisure Centre,
Gryphon Sports Centre, St Osmunds Community Sports Centre , and Budmouth
Community Sports Centre.
To qualify you must be:
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A permanent resident of West Dorset
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ii)
Claiming one of the following benefits:
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Allowance for a Lowered Standard of Occupation
Attendance Allowance
Constant Attendance Allowance
Disability Living Allowance
Personal Independence Payment
Disabled Persons Tax Credit
Exceptionally Severe Disablement Allowance
Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits
Long-term Incapacity Benefit
Motability Allowances
Pneumoconiosis, Byssinosis or Disease Disablement Benefit
Severe Disablement Allowance
Vaccine Damage Payment
War Disablement Pension
Or
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You are Registered Disabled and have proof of registration on the Dorset
County Council Disabled Register
Please note: Leisure Passes will only be issued if one of the above benefits are
received by the applicant, the definition of disablement benefits are as determined by
the Department of Work & Pensions.
2.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR A LEISURE PASS?
Leisure Pass application forms are available from Economy, Leisure & Tourism
Division, West Dorset District Council, South Walks House, South Walks Road,
Dorchester DT1 1UZ or by telephoning (01305) 252250.
You will need to complete the relevant details required on the form and return the form
in person (do not post) to one of the registration posts detailed in Section 7, together
with two passport size photographs, suitable proof of identity, *residency (i.e. Drivers
Licence, household bill) and proof of benefit received as stated in 1.above. You will
then be issued, by post, with a numbered Leisure Pass in due course.
3.
HOW LONG IS THE LEISURE PASS VALID FOR?
The Disabled Leisure Pass is non-transferrable and will be valid for 12 months (unless
otherwise stated on the card), after which time, if there is no change of circumstances,
you may wish to reapply. This can be done by returning your expired card in person
(do not post) to any of the outlets detailed in Section 7, together with suitable proof of
identity, *residency and proof of benefit received and two passport size photographs.
4.
WHAT DO I GET?
The passes are free to all those eligible as set out under Section 1.
You will receive up to 50% discount on some activities within Dorchester Sports Centre,
Gryphon Sports Centre, Budmouth Community Sports Centre, Bridport Leisure Centre,
and St Osmunds Community Sport Centre. You should contact the Centre in advance
to establish exactly which activities are covered by the scheme.
5.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I LOSE MY LEISURE PASS?
If you lose your Leisure Pass, it must be reported immediately to the Economy, Leisure
& Tourism Division Headquarters (Tel: 01305 252250). A fee of £2.00 may be charged
to cover the extra administration costs and you will be required to submit another
passport photo for the new card.
DO ‘CARERS’ OF A DISABLED PERSON GAIN DISCOUNTED ENTRY?
6.
If a disabled person (holding a West Dorset District Council Leisure Pass for Disabled
People) is not able to participate in an activity without the assistance of another person,
then that ‘carer’ will be eligible for discounted entry into the Centre. If assistance is
required, it must be clearly stated on the application form. This will then be noted on
your leisure pass. Discounted entry is only applicable to one carer per disabled person.
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Suitable proof of residency - Drivers Licence, DW&P Letter showing proof
of Benefit/Pension, Household utility bill or NHS registration card.
7.
APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM:
Leisure & Tourism Headquarters
South Walks House
South Walks Road
Dorchester
Dorset DT1 1UZ
(01305) 252250
Dorchester Tourist Information Centre
Antelope Walk
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1BE
(01305) 267992
Bridport Tourist Information Centre
Bridport Town Hall
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3LF
(01308) 424901
Sherborne Tourist Information Centre
Digby Road
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3LW
(01935) 815341
Bridport Leisure Centre
Brewery Fields
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5LN
(01308) 427464
Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre
Church Street
Lyme Regis
Dorset
DT7 3BS
(01297) 442138
The Gryphon Sports Centre
Bristol Road
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 4EQ
(01935) 814011
St Osmunds Community Sports Centre
Barnes Way
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2DZ
(01305) 756472
Budmouth Community Sports Centre
Chickerell Road
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 9SY
(01305) 830508
QUERIES AND THE REPORTING OF LOST CARDS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO:
Economy, Leisure & Tourism, West Dorset District Council, South
Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester Dorset DT1 1UZ
Tel: 01305 252250
email: leisure@westdorset-weymouth.gov.uk
WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL
LEISURE PASS
FOR
DISABLED
PEOPLE