Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety service are working in partnership with Disability Cornwall and Isles of Scilly today, International Day for Disabled People, to recycle unwanted mobility aids, which are then sent to those in urgent need.

Chief Fire Officer Paul Walker said: ’Recycling unwanted mobility aids can change people’s lives for the better and I thank all those involved in the collection and distribution.

’We need your help please…. local residents and communities in Cornwall, support this work by clearing out loft spaces, sheds, garages and spare rooms and dropping unused or unwanted mobility aids into the community fire stations listed.’

The seven whole-time stations across Cornwall will be ready to receive your unwanted mobility aids from 10am – 3pm today, and they include St Austell and Bodmin.

NHS equipment will be recycled within the system and all other equipment will be shipped to the Kenya Disabled People’s Organisation and schools for disabled children.