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the borough (53.95). The five wards with the highest rates are all in the north of the borough; College Park andOld Oak, Wormholt and White City, Shepherd’s Bush Green, Hammersmith Broadway and Askew. PalaceRiverside has the lowest rate of registrations in the borough. Physical disability registration is voluntary so thefigures do not give a complete picture of disability within Hammersmith & Fulham.We recognise that people with disabilities and those that support them may be represented in one or more of theother equality groups. The other related group that is usually referenced is age, in particular, we recognise thatpeople with disabilities who can experience difficulty accessing services are often children and young people,older people, and those who may provide care for older and younger disabled people. As disability covers a broadspectrum, we also recognise that adaptations for people with mobility impairments may not make servicesaccessible for people with sensory impairments, and that people with mental health or long-term limiting illnessesmay have different requirements.Page 507Number of people registered with a disability (Community Services registrations)RaceAccording to the GLA 2010 round ethnic group population projections, 24% of the borough population in 2011Tool and Guidance updated for new PSED from 05.04.2011