A NEW accessibility guide proves information on the best and worst of the city shops, pubs, restaurants cinemas, theatres and public buildings.

The guide has been published by disability organisation DisabledGo after surveyors went out to 400 sites in the city earlier this year collecting hundreds of pieces of information, including measurements and photographs.

Every place included in the accessibility checker has its own access guide, which includes details such as parking, entrances and toilets.

The information isn’t just about physical access, it also covers areas that people with visual impairments, hearing impairments, autism, dementia, learning disabilities and mental health issues have all highlighted as important.

David Livermore, director from DisabledGo, said: “We are genuinely excited to launch the accessibility checker to Worcester, having received so much positive feedback from disabled people, carers and community organisations in the lead up to the launch event.

“We know the positive impact that having this level of accessibility information brings and really hope other towns and cities will follow Worcester’s lead.

"Worcester City Council has really embraced the concept of an accessible city and we are proud to work alongside them to support them in achieving their ambitions."

The free service can be found at disabledgo.com. There is a search bar where a particularly location can be found, or a general list can be discovered by searching for Worcester.

Councillor James Stanley, chairman of the communities committee at Worcester City Council, said: "The city council is fully committed to making Worcester an inclusive, safe and welcoming city, and we are proud to have supported Disabled Go’s guide.

“This will be a really useful tool to help customers and visitors plan ahead, removing the fear of the unknown and enabling them to get the most out of their next visit to Worcester.”

The service is also set for an expansion this summer, with a new website and mobile app.

DisabledGo has already produced similar guides to over 125,000 towns and cities across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.