BuddyCard
Helping those with a disability to use our centres.
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BuddyCard Scheme
Ards and North Down Borough Council runs the BuddyCard scheme to help those with a disability use our centres.
A Service User with a disability who requires a carer to help them to use the centre facilities, can Apply for a BuddyCard.
The card will be issued to the Service User who must present it at reception for their carer to accompany them free of charge and to log the carer's attendance.
Carers must stay with their Service User(s) throughout the duration of a visit and should not leave their Service User(s) unattended.
Carers may accompany the BuddyCard holder/service user but not use:
- the gyms
- swimming pools - the carer is permitted to enter the water to assist, remaining with the Service User at all times
- fitness classes
- Spa at Ards and Health Suite at Comber, remaining with the Service User at all times
Carers wishing to take part in any of the above activities must purchase a ticket for which the concession rate will apply.