General Information

A Guide to Jersey for the Disabled

This guide has been compiled in association with the Jersey Access Group to assist disabled visitors to the Island.

All information has been supplied by individual establishments and is correct at time of publication. Jersey Tourism cannot accept responsibility for any subsequent changes.

If you have any comments regarding these disabled facilities that you feel may help us in compiling future guides, please contact the Visitor Services Centre at Jersey Tourism.

Angling

There are no specialist venues for disabled sea anglers in Jersey, but there are many locations that may be fished successfully by those with lessened mobility.

To receive a free 'Tourist Guide to Angling for the Disabled', please send a stamped addressed envelope to:

Anglingbits
Nouages Neuvaine
Le Chemin au Grèves
Grouville
Jersey
JE3 9BD

Sea fishing

Charter Boat "Theseus II"
Tel: +44 (0)1534 858046
Mobile: +44 (0)7797 728316
Web: www.tarkaseatrips.com

A 38 foot (12 m) Interceptor with full toilet/wash facilities and the latest electronic equipment. Specifically designed to accommodate wheelchairs, the boat is also fully licensed and insured to take up to 12 people.

Public library

Jersey Library
Halkett Place
St Helier   
Tel: +44 (0)1534 448700
Web: http://www.gov.je/ESC/Lifelong+Learning/Libraries/

Automatic entrance doors and wide aisles. Lift to first floor. Disabled toilets.

Taxi services

Flying Dragon/Clarendon Cabs

One taxi that can accommodate a wheelchair, available evenings only. Pre-booking essential.

Tel: +44 (0)1534 888333

Luxicabs

Six cabs, converted to take a wheelchair. Pre-bookable depending on day and time.

Tel: +44 (0)1534 887000

Citicabs

One cab available. Pre-bookable.

Tel: +44 (0)1534 499999

Andy Tague

A specially adapted vehicle, with raised back and viewing windows, allows wheelchairs and some scooters to be wheeled into the rear. This Fiat Doblò can accommodate three passengers and a wheelchair.

Tel: +44 (0)1534 758476
Mobile: +44 (0)7797 721476

Wheelchair accessible public rank taxis

Name	Rank Number	Mobile
Mr R Silvester	128	+44 (0)7797 719162
Mr A De Gruchy	129	+44 (0)7797 728145
Mr A Hill	130	+44 (0)7797 710925
Mr M Corley	131	+44 (0)7797 738148
Mr A Vibert	132	+44 (0)7797 732094
Mr A Coxshall	133	+44 (0)7797 716301
Mr G Tully	134	+44 (0)7797 743424
Mr V Kearns	135	+44 (0)7797 744949
Mr M Brady	136	+44 (0)7797 743233
Mr M Seatter	137	+44 (0)7797 728450
Mr R McCarthy	138	+44 (0)7797 736312
Mr A Cox	139	+44 (0)7797 741926
Mr J Powell	140	+44 (0)7797 732643
Mr E Watson	142	+44 (0)7797 730651
Mr A Simpson	143	+44 (0)7797 717057
Mr B Rea	144	+44 (0)7797 711196
Mr R Parette	145	+44 (0)7797 743595
Mr D Zoumaras	147	+44 (0)7797 730151

Coach service

Tantivy Blue Coach Tours

Facilities to accommodate collapsible wheelchairs only.

Tel: +44 (0)1534 706706
Web: www.jerseycoaches.com

Connex Public Buses

All public transport has easy access for wheelchair users.

Tel: +44 (0)1534 877772
Web: www.mybus.je

Equipment for hire

The following organisations have specialised equipment for the disabled available for hire:

Guardian Nursing Services

Wheelchairs, commodes and bathing aids. Will deliver and collect equipment. Also offers nursing care - please call +44 (0)1534 887511.

Address: 3 Savile Street , St Helier
Tel: +44 (0)1534 732335

The Hire Shop

Manual wheelchairs only. Delivery available.
 
Tel: +44 (0)1534 873699 (Millbrook shop)
Tel: +44 (0)1534 877775 (Longueville shop)

Red Cross (Jersey Branch)

Tel: +44 (0)1534 858176

For short-term wheelchair hire from the Red Cross call +44 (0)1534 864864/499322. Wheelchairs and frames only.

St Johns Ambulance

Tel: +44 (0) 1534 735611

Wheelchair hire. 

Technicare

Manual wheelchairs only. Scooters, bathing aids, specialist beds and hoists available. Will deliver and collect equipment.

Address: Doué House, Longueville Road
Tel: +44 (0)1534 888975
Fax: +44 (0)1534 280197

Channing's Mobility

Toilet aids, walking aids and mobility scooters.

Tel: Kevin on +44 (0)1534 743982 or +44 (0)7797 743381

Access Ramps
Portable access ramps  Available for purchase in the UK

Tel: +44 (0)1704 506509
Fax: +44 (0)1704 508616

Disabled lavatories

Disabled unisex toilets

• Archirondel
• Beaumont (Gunsite)
• Bel Royal
• Churchill Park
• Corbière
• First Tower (promenade)
• Gorey Common
• Gorey House
• Green Street Car Park
• Grève de Lecq
• Howard Davis Park
• La Collette
• La Haule
• La Pulente
• Le Braye
• Les Laveurs
• Millbrook
• Minden Place Car Park
• Patriotic Street Car Park
• Red Houses
• Rozel
• St Aubin
• St Catherine
• Weighbridge
• West Park

Disabled toilets with separate facilities

• La Mare
• La Rocque
• Millards (Grève d'Azette)
• Ouaisné
• Snow Hill
• St Brelade
• West Park (promenade)

Radar keys

Access to all disabled toilets is gained with a radar key. Keys are available for hire at the Visitor Services Centre at Jersey Tourism, Shopmobility in the Sand Street car park and the Town Hall in St Helier. A refundable £5.00 deposit is required.

Please note all public lavatories are maintained by the Public Services Department. Any comments relating to their standard and service should be made directly to them on +44 (0)1534 601690.

Cinema and Theatre

Cineworld
The Waterfront Centre
St Helier
Tel: +44 (0)1534 738549

All cinemas accessible, advance booking recommended.

Jersey Arts Centre
Phillips Street
St Helier  
Tel: +44 (0)1534 700444 (Box Office)
Web: www.artscentre.je

Ramp access into the building. Lift available to first floor gallery, art rooms and theatre - also access via ground floor. Disabled toilet on ground floor. Loop system available. Advisable to pre-book tickets in advance.

Jersey Opera House
Gloucester Street
St Helier 
Tel: +44 (0)1534 511115 (Box Office)
Web: www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk

Lift to all floors and seats available for disabled users. Disabled toilet. Loop system.

Pubs

The following pubs have good access for disabled visitors, including disabled lavatories:

L'Auberge du Nord	Route du Nord , St John	+44 (0)1534 861697
La Pulente	La Route de la Pulente, St Brelade	+44 (0)1534 744487
The Landmark	La Marquanderie Hill, St Brelade	+44 (0)1534 741177
Old Portelet Inn	Portelet Bay, St Brelade	+44 (0)1534 741899
Pembroke	La Grande Route des Sablons , Grouville	+44 (0)1534 855756
Royal St Martin	Grande Route de Faldouet, St Martin	+44 (0)1534 856289
Star & Tipsy Toad	St Peter's Village, St Peter	+44 (0)1534 485556
Tenby Bars	The Bulwarks, St Aubin's Village, St Brelade	+44 (0)1534 741224
Tipsy Toad Townhouse	New Street, St Helier	+44 (0)1534 615000