Useful Contacts
These listings give details of organisations that provide relevant information on transition planning and are listed in their relevant category.
Education | Advocacy | Employment | Housing | Money | Holidays | Social Life | Mobility | Legal Help | General Contacts
Counselling | Equipment | Association of National Specialist Colleges
| Education | |
| Aimhigher Provides information and website links to get started on the road to higher education. Web: www.aimhigher.ac.uk |
Association of National Specialist Colleges Information on specialist independent colleges for students with disabilities. Tel: 01509 554357 Web: www.natspec.org.uk |
| Childline Free confidential helpline. Tel: 0800 1111 Textphone: 0800 400222 Web: www.childline.org.uk |
Connexions Supports young people in transition and offers information and advice to help them make decisions and choices. Tel: 0808 0013 219 Web: www.connexions-direct.com |
| Department for Education and Skills (DfES) Information about all stages of education and useful links. Tel: 0870 000 2288 Web: www.dfes.gov.uk |
Department of Employment and Learning (Northern Ireland) Information and links to other useful organisations in Northern Ireland. Tel: 028 9025 7777 Web: www.delni.gov.uk |
| Directgov Disabled People and Carers Government information on independent living, benefits, rights, education and much more to both disabled people and carers. Web: www.direct.gov.uk/carers and www.direct.gov.uk/disability |
Jobcentre Plus The website has a section about support available to disabled people who are looking for work, or who are unable to work. Web: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk |
| Learning and Skills Council Support, assessment and funding for young people furthering their education. Tel: 0870 900 6800 Web: www.lsc.gov.uk |
Moving on up Information and guidance on transition, especially relevant to young people from ethnic minority communities. Tel: 01246 541675 Web: www.movingonup.info |
| National Extension College (NEC) Open learning materials and qualifications in academic and vocational subjects. Tel: 01223 400200 Web: www.nec.ac.uk |
National Parent Partnerships Network Offers information, advice and support for parents of children and young people with special educational needs. Tel: 0207 843 6058 Web: www.parentpartnership.org.uk |
| Open University Offers a range of open learning courses and has a Disabled Students Services section. Tel: 0845 300 6090 Web: www.open.ac.uk |
SENDIST - Specialist Education Needs and Disability Tribunal Hears appeals about the education of children with special needs. Tel: 0870 241 2555 web: www.sendist.gov.uk |
| SKILL: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities Information service covering further education, higher education, funding and allowances, training and careers. Tel: 0800 328 5050 Web: www.skill.org.uk |
SKILL Scotland Advice and information on further and higher education in Scotland including funding and allowances. Tel: 0131 475 2348 Web: www.skill.org.uk/scotland |
| Student Awards Agency for Scotland Deals with financial support and gives advice to eligible Scottish students in higher education throughout the UK. Tel: 0845 111 1711 Web: www.student-support-saas.gov.uk |
Student Loans Company Part of the Government's financial support package for students embarking on a course of higher education. Tel: 0800 405 010 Web: www.slc.co.uk |
| Trans-active Teenagers with and without severe learning difficulties working together, includes a lot of information on transition. Web: www.trans-active.org.uk |
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| Advocacy | |
| Acting Up Works with people who have communication difficulties and has pioneered multimedia communications training. Tel: 020 8533 3344 Web: www.acting-up.org.uk |
Action for Advocacy Resource and support agency for independent advocacy schemes. Tel: 020 7820 7868 Web: www.actionforadvocacy.org.uk |
Advocacy Resource Exchange (ARX)
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Directgov Disabled People and Carers Government information on independent living, benefits, rights, education and much more to both disabled people and carers. Web: www.direct.gov.uk/carers and www.direct.gov.uk/disability |
| Disability Rights Commission Established to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. Tel: 0845 762 2633 Web: www.drc-gb.org |
Local Government Ombudsman Investigates complaints about councils and some other authorities. Tel: 0845 602 1983 Web: www.lgo.org.uk |
| People First Run by and for people with learning difficulties to support self-advocacy groups around the country with information, advice and training. Tel: 020 7485 6655 Web: www.peoplefirstltd.com |
People's Voices Voluntary advocacy service in Buckinghamshire. Tel: 0845 241 0986 Web: www.peoplesvoices.org.uk |
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| Employment | |
Directgov Disabled People and Carers |
Disability Now National disability newspaper with job adverts. Tel: 0845 120 7001 Web: www.disabilitynow.org.uk |
| Employers' Forum on Disability Promotion of good practice in employment of people with disabilities. Tel: 020 7403 3020 Web: www.employers-forum.co.uk |
Employment Opportunities for People with Learning Disabilities Helps people with disabilities find and retain work. Tel: 020 7448 5420 Web: www.opportunities.org.uk |
| Leonard Cheshire Workability Training with IT equipment, training and support. Tel: 020 7802 8200 |
Nextstep Offers information on learning and work to anyone 20 and over. Web: www.nextstep.org.uk |
| Prince's Trust Offers practical solutions to help young people get their lives working. Tel: 0800 842 842 Web: www.princes-trust.org.uk |
Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust Helps young people in Scotland set up and continue in business. Web: www.psybt.org.uk |
| Ready, Willing, Able Recruitment bulletin aimed specifically at disabled people. Tel: 01865 880858 Web: www.readywillingable.net |
Remploy Provides jobs and training and works closely with Workstep. Tel: 0800 138 7656 Web: www.remploy.co.uk |
| Shaw Trust, The Provides training and work opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the workplace. Tel: 01225 716350 Web: www.shaw-trust.org.uk |
Skill Scotland Operates an information and advice service and provides volunteering opportunities. Tel: 0131 475 2348 Web: www.skill.org.uk/scotland |
| Workstep (Jobcentre Plus) The website has a section about support available to disabled people who are looking for work, or who are unable to work. Web: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk |
Youreable Information, job database, products and services for disabled people. Web: www.youreable.com |
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| Housing | |
| Ability Housing Association Provides housing, care and support services in accommodation for people with disabilities. Tel: 01784 490910 Web: www.ability-housing.co.uk |
Accessible Property Register Specialises in accessible and adapted property for sale or to let. Tel: 0114 230 7058 Web: www.accessible-property.org.uk |
| Care and Repair Cymru Ensures disabled people have access to housing services that meet their needs. Tel: 029 2057 6286 Web: www.careandrepair.org.uk |
Care and Repair England Improves the housing and living conditions of disabled people. Tel: 0115 950 6500 Web: www.careandrepair-england.org.uk |
| Care and Repair Scotland Independent advice and assistance to help homeowners repair, improve or adapt their homes. Tel: 0141 221 9879 Web: www.careandrepairscotland.co.uk |
DIAL UK Provides information and advice on all aspects of living with a disability. Tel: 01302 310123 Web: www.dialuk.info |
Directgov Disabled People and Carers
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Disabilities Care Register (DCR) Care Choices' information service on specialist care and independent living. Tel: 0800 389 2077 Web: www.carechoices.co.uk |
| Disabled Living Foundation Advice and information on equipment and where to find it. Tel: 0845 130 9177 Web: www.dlf.org.uk |
Foundations Works with agencies to make homes accessible and suitable for all sorts of needs and disabilities. Tel: 01457 891909 Web: www.foundations.uk.com |
| HoDis National Disabled Persons Housing Service offering advice and guidance. Tel: 01904 653888 |
Housing Options Advice and support to people with learning disabilities; its factsheets apply to other groups of people too. Tel: 0845 456 1497 Web: www.housingoptions.org.uk |
| Independent Living Funds Funding for severely disabled people to buy personal care in the community. Tel: 0845 601 8815 Web: www.ilf.org.uk |
Mobility Friendly Homes Estate agency and lettings service that specialises in accessible and adapted properties. Tel: 08456 120 280 Web: www.mobilityfriendlyhomes.co.uk |
| National Centre for Independent Living Promotes independent living, provides information about personal assistance and Direct Payments. Tel: 020 7587 1663 Web: www.ncil.org.uk |
National Housing Federation Represents the independent social housing sector. Tel: 020 7067 1010 Web: www.housing.org.uk |
| Papworth Trust, The Gives disabled people the opportunity to live independently. Tel: 01480 357200 Web: www.papworth.org.uk |
Scottish Executive Improvement and repair grants for private housing. Web: www.scotland.gov.uk |
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| Money | |
| Benefit Enquiry Line Confidential and general advice on all benefits. Tel: 0800 882 200 Textphone: 0800 243 355 |
Citizens Advice Bureau Provides free information and advice on financial issues. Web: www.adviceguide.org.uk Web: www.citizensadvice.org.uk |
| Contact a Family Provides financial information for families with disabled children. Tel: 0808 808 3555 Web: www.cafamily.org.uk |
Directgov Disabled People and Carers Government information on independent living, benefits, rights, education and much more to both disabled people and carers. Web: www.direct.gov.uk/carers and www.direct.gov.uk/disability |
| Directory of Social Change Publishes guides to grants. Tel: 0845 077 7707 Web: www.dsc.org.uk |
Every Disabled Child Matters A campaign promoting disabled children and their families. Web: www.edcm.org.uk |
| Family Fund Trust Financial support for families with severely disabled children aged 15 and under. Tel: 0845 130 4542 Web: www.familyfundtrust.org.uk |
HM Revenues and Customs Information on tax credits. Tel: 0845 300 3900 Textphone: 0845 300 3900 Web: www.hmrc.gov.uk |
| Independent Living Fund Information on the Independent Living Fund. Tel: 0845 601 8815 Web: www.ilf.org.uk |
National Centre form Independent Living Promotes independent living, provides information about personal assistance and Direct Payments. Tel: 020 7587 1663 Web: www.ncil.org.uk |
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| Holidays | |
| 3H Fund Organises subsidised group holidays for physically disabled children and adults. Tel: 01892 547474 Web: www.3hfund.org.uk |
Accessible Travel A travel specialist catering for the needs of the mobility impaired. Tel: 01452 729739 Web: www.accessibletravel.co.uk |
| Advice Service Capability Scotland Provides flexible services to children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities and their families and carers. Tel: 0131 313 5510 Web: www.capability-scotland.org.uk |
All Go Here Directory of UK hotels and other hospitality-related services. Web: www.allgohere.com |
| BREAK Provides special care services for those with special needs. Tel: 01263 822161 Web: www.break-charity.org |
Calvert Trust Specialises in outdoor activities for disabled people. Web: www.calvert-trust.org.uk |
| Can be Done Offers a wide range of holidays for all specialising in wheelchair accessibility. Tel: 020 8907 2400 Web: www.canbedone.co.uk |
Chalfont Line Holidays Provides quality holidays for slow walkers and wheelchair users. Web: www.chalfont-line.co.uk |
| Disability Snowsport UK Provides snowsport activities for those with special needs. Web: www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk |
Disabled Holiday Directory Directory of holidays for disabled people. Tel: 01348 875592 Web: www.disabledholidaydirectory.co.uk |
| Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee Advises the UK Government on access for disabled people to transport. Web: www.dptac.gov.uk |
Enable Holidays Offers overseas holidays for disabled people, their families and friends. Tel: 0871 222 4939 Web: www.enableholidays.com |
| Family Fund, The Provides grants to families with disabled children. Tel: 0845 130 4542 Web: www.familyfund.org.uk |
Family Holiday Association Allows all families the right access to a holiday. Tel: 020 7436 3304 Web: www.fhaonline.org.uk |
| Handicapped Aid Trust Provides grants towards the cost of carers for holidays. Tel: 01253 796441 |
Handihols
Maintains register of family homes available for holiday exchanges. Tel: 01702 548257 |
| Holiday Care Holiday and travel information service for disabled and older people. Tel: 0845 124 9971 Web: www.holidaycare.org.uk |
Holidays for All Offers holiday accommodation for people with disabilities and sensory impairments, their friends and family. Web: www.holidaysforall.org.uk |
| Holidays with Help Focuses on holidays for people with disabilities and their carers. Tel: 020 8390 9752 Web: www.holidayswithhelp.org.uk |
New Jumbulance Travel Trust Make it possible for severely handicapped, disabled and sick people to travel on holidays and day outings. Tel: 01582 831444 Web: www.jumbulance.org.uk |
| People Holidays A partnership between private and charitable organisations to enable all people to take the holiday of their choosing. Tel: 01246 828609 Web: www.peopleholidays.com |
Scout Holiday Homes Trust Provides suitable self-catering holiday accommodation for families with special needs. Web: www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/holhomes/index.htm |
| Tourism for All Accessible accommodation and tourism information. Tel: 0845 124 9971 Web: www.tourismforall.org.uk |
UK Passport Service Issues UK passports to British nationals living in the UK. Tel: 0870 521 0410 Web: www.passport.gov.uk |
Vitalise Respite care and holidays for disabled people and carers. Tel: 0845 345 1970 Web: www.vitalise.org.uk |
Directgov Disabled People and Carers Government information on independent living, benefits, rights, education and much more to both disabled people and carers. Web: www.direct.gov.uk/carers and www.direct.gov.uk/disability |
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| Social Life | |
| Advice Service Capability Scotland Information on social clubs, leisure and sporting activities in different areas of Scotland. Tel: 0131 313 5510 Web: www.capability-scotland.org.uk |
British Blind Sport National body for the blind and partially sighted. Tel: 01926 424247 Web: www.britishblindsport.org.uk |
| Brook Provides free and confidential sexual health advice and services for young people under 25. Tel: 020 7284 6040 Web: www.brook.org.uk |
Disabled Parents Network For disabled people who are parents and their families, friends and supporters. Tel: 0870 241 0450 Web: www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk |
| Disability Sport Events Umbrella organisation for all disability sports. Tel: 0161 953 2499 Web: www.disabilitysport.org.uk |
Disability Sport Wales Develops community-based sporting and recreational opportunities for disabled people in Wales. Web: www.disability-sport-wales.org |
| Disability Sport Northern Ireland Provides facilities and encourages the development of sport and physical recreation for disabled people. Tel: 028 9050 8255 Web: www.dsni.co.uk |
Drake Music Project Enables disabled people to discover their musical ability. Web: www.drakemusicproject.org |
| Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time. Tel: 01753 727400 Web: www.theaward.org |
English Federation of Disability Sport Umbrella group of disability sports organisations. Tel: 0161 247 5294 Web: www.efds.net |
| Fabb Scotland A network of clubs and local groups throughout Scotland. Tel: 0131 475 2313 Web: www.fabb.org.uk |
Family Planning Association Works to improve the sexual health and reproductive rights of all people. Tel: 0845 310 1334 Web: www.fpa.org.uk |
| The Good Access Guide Online directory of accessible leisure pursuits. Web: www.goodaccessguide.co.uk |
Inclusive Fitness Creates accessible and inclusive gyms in England. Tel: 0114 257 2060 Web: www.inclusivefitness.org |
| National Disability Arts Forum Aims to create equality of opportunity for disabled people in all arts. Tel: 0845 260 1166 Web: www.ndaf.org |
National Federation of Shopmobility A Directory of Shopmobility schemes. Tel: 0845 644 2446 Web: www.justmobility.co.uk/shop |
| Outsiders Club A group for people who have become isolated as a result of disability. Open to anyone over 16. Tel: 020 7354 8291 Web: www.outsiders.org.uk |
Phabb England A network of clubs throughout England run by disabled and non-disabled people. Tel: 020 8667 9443 Web: www.phabbengland.org.uk |
| Scottish Disability Sport Provides facilities and encourages the development of sport and physical recreation for disabled people. Tel: 0131 317 1130 Web: www.scottishdisabilitysport.com |
Sportability Offers a whole range of sports and challenging pursuits for the disabled. Tel: 020 8959 0089 |
| Thrive Runs projects to give people of all ages and abilities the chance to develop their horticultural skills. Tel: 0118 988 5688 Web: www.thrive.org.uk |
Directgov Disabled People and Carers Government information on independent living, benefits, rights, education and much more to both disabled people and carers. Web: www.direct.gov.uk/carers and www.direct.gov.uk/disability |
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| Mobility | |
| BSM National driving school with specially trained instructors. Tel: 0845 727 6276 Web: www.bsm.co.uk |
Directgov Disabled People and Carers Government information on independent living, benefits, rights, education and much more to both disabled people and carers. Web: www.direct.gov.uk/carers and www.direct.gov.uk/disability |
| Disabled Living Foundation Advice and information on equipment, gadgets and where to find them. Tel: 0845 130 9177 Web: www.dlf.org.uk |
Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Service Campaigns for better travel throughout the UK. Web: www.dptac.gov.uk |
| Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) Tel: 0870 240 0009 Minicom/textphone: 01792 766366 Web: www.dvla.gov.uk |
Drivers Medical Group Part of the Driving Standards Agency dealing with medical issues. Tel: 0870 600 0301 |
| Driving Standards Agency Responsible for driving tests in the UK. Web: www.dsa.gov.uk |
Mobilise Promotes independence through improved mobility for disabled people. Tel: 01508 489449 Web: www.justwebs.co.uk/mobilise |
| Mobility Centres Offer professional information, advice and assessment to people who have a medical condition or are recovering from an accident or injury. Tel: 0800 559 3636 Web: www.mobility-centres.org.uk |
Motability Schemes to enable disabled people to lease or buy a car, a powered wheelchair or scooter. Tel: 0845 456 4566 Web: www.motability.co.uk |
| Parking for Blue Badges Information on Blue Badge parking and other disability-friendly motoring facilities in the UK Web: www.direct.gov.uk/bluebadgemap |
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation Enables disabled people to increase independence. Tel: 01372 841100 Web: www.qefd.org |
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| Legal Help | |
| Carers Scotland Information and guidance relating to carers. Tel: 0808 808 7777 Web: www.carersscotland.org |
Carers UK Information and guidance relating to carers. Tel: 020 7490 8818 Web: www.carersuk.org |
| Children's Law Service Information and advice on children's rights. Tel: 0289 0245 704 Freephone: 0808 808 5678 Web: www.childrenslawcentre.org |
Community Legal Service Direct Information, advice and practical help on problem-solving. Tel: 0845 3454 345 Web: www.clsdirect.org.uk |
| Contact a Family Provides information for families with disabled children. Tel: 0808 808 3555 Web: www.cafamily.org.uk |
Department of Health Details of policy and guidance, including legislation in downloadable format. Web: www.dh.gov.uk |
| Department for Work and Pensions Follow 'Disabled people and carers' link for advice and information. Web: www.dwp.gov.uk |
Direct Payment Scotland Information and guidance on Direct Payments in Scotland. Tel: 0131 558 5200 |
| Equality and Human Rights Commission The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all. Tel: 08457 622 633 Web: www.equalityhumanrights.com |
Legal Services Commission Administers and funds the Community Legal Service, the successor to legal aid. Web: www.legalservices.gov.uk |
| Local Government Ombudsman Investigates complaints about councils and some other authorities. Tel: 0845 602 1983 Web: www.lgo.org.uk |
National Centre for Independent Living Promotes independent living, provides information about personal assistance and Direct Payments. Tel: 020 7587 1663 Web: www.ncil.org.uk |
| Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Free and fair response to complaints about public services. Tel: 0800 377 7330 Web: www.spso.org.uk |
Directgov Disabled People and Carers Government information on independent living, benefits, rights, education and much more to both disabled people and carers. Web: www.direct.gov.uk/carers and www.direct.gov.uk/disability |
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| General Contacts | |
| These listings provide telephone and/or website details of national organisations that provide information across many aspects of transition planning. In addition there are counselling and equipment contacts. | |
| After 16 Information and advice on transition planning. Web: www.after16.org.uk |
Assist UK National network for advice on independent living equipment. Tel: 0870 770 2866 Web: www.assist-uk.org |
| Association for Real Change (ARC) Supports providers of services for people with learning disabilities. Tel: 01246 555043 Web: www.arcuk.org.uk |
Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, The (ASBAH) Currently working with over 15,000 children and adults with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families and carers - to achieve individual choice, control and quality of life. Tel: 0845 450 7755 Web: www.asbah.org |
| British Council of Disabled People (BCODP) Campaigns for the rights of disabled people nationally and internationally. Tel: 01332 295551 Web: www.bcodp.org.uk |
British Epilepsy Association A registered charity that campaigns and provides information on all matters relating to epilepsy. Tel: 0808 800 5050 Web: www.epilepsy.org.uk |
British Deaf Association
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Carers Information and guidance for carers.
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| Cerebra Provide information, support training and research for parents and professionals suppporting brain injured children and young people. Tel: 0800 328 1159 Web: www.cerebra.org.uk |
Citizens Advice Bureau Provides free information and advice. Web: www.adviceguide.org.uk |
| Community Living Accessible information, advice and support services. Web: www.communityliving.org.uk |
Community Service Volunteers (CSV) CSV works to reconnect people to their community through volunteering and training and so to enrich people's lives. Tel: 020 7402 2702 |
| Contact a Family Provides information for families with disabled children. Tel: 0808 808 3555 Web: www.cafamily.org.uk |
Department of Health Publications Publishes a free guide to Direct Payments (quote reference 33291). Tel: 0870 155 5455 |
Directgov Disabled People and Carers |
Disabled Parents Network For disabled people who are parents and their families, friends and supporters. Tel: 0870 241 0450 Web: www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk |
| Disability Alliance Offers various advice and information. Tel: 020 7247 8776 Web: www.disabilityalliance.org |
Disabledgo Information on access to all sorts of services. Web: www.disabledgo.info |
| Disabled Living Foundation Advice and information on equipment and where to find it. Tel: 0845 130 9177 Web: www.dlf.org.uk |
Disability Now National disability newspaper. Tel: 0845 120 7001 Web: www.disabilitynow.org.uk |
| Disability Rights Commission Campaigns to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. Tel: 0845 762 2633 Web: www.drc-gb.org |
Equality Commission for Northern Ireland Undertakes the role of the Disability Rights Commission in Northern Ireland. Tel: 028 9050 0600 Web: www.equalityni.org |
| Mencap Works with people with a learning disability and their families and carers. Tel: 020 7454 0454 Web: www.mencap.org.uk |
Multiple Sclerosis National Centre Tel: 020 8438 0700 Web: www.mssociety.org.uk |
| National Autistic Society Information and helpline for autism. Tel: 0845 070 4004 Web: www.nas.org.uk |
National Youth Advocacy Service Offers advice and support to any young person who needs an advocate. Tel: 0800 616 101 Web: www.nyas.net |
| Parents for Inclusion Parent-based organisation working for an inclusive education system with appropriate resources. Offers advice and support for parents. Tel: 0800 652 3145 Web: www.parentsforinclusion.org |
RADAR Campaigns for better lifestyles for disabled people. Tel: 020 7250 3222 Web: www.radar.org.uk |
| Royal National Institute of the Blind Services and campaigns on behalf of those who are visually impaired. Tel: 0845 766 9999 Web: www.rnib.org.uk |
Rathbone Training Educate, train and rehabilitate young people and adults who through financial or learning difficulties are unable to gain employment or who wish to further their education. Advice line: 0161 236 5358 Web: www.rathboneuk.com |
| Scope Information and counselling related to cerebral palsy. Tel: 0808 800 3333 Web: www.scope.org.uk |
SKILL: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities Provides various information. Tel: 0800 328 5050 Web: www.skill.org.uk
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| Ucandoit Home-based computer training for disabled people. Tel/minicom: 020 7730 7766 Web: www.ucandoit.org.uk |
Understanding Individual Needs Dedicated to developing an understanding of the lives and circumstances of people with learning disabilities. Web: www.understandingindividualneeds.com |
| United Kingdom Disabled People's Council Campaigns for the rights of disabled people nationally and internationally. Tel: 01332 295551 Web: www.bcodp.org.uk |
Valuing People A Government website related to the Valuing People paper. Web: www.valuingpeople.gov.uk |
| Counselling British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Tel: 0870 443 5252 Web: www.counselling.co.uk |
Compassionate Friends Tel: 08451 23 23 04 Web: www.tcf.org.uk |
| Cruse Bereavement Care Tel: 0870 167 1677 Web: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk |
Respond Tel: 0808 8080700 Web: www.respond.org.uk |
| Winston's Wish Tel: 0845 203 0405 Web: www.winstonswish.org.uk |
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| Counselling | |
| British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Tel: 0870 443 5252 Web: www.counselling.co.uk |
Compassionate Friends Tel: 08451 23 23 04 Web: www.tcf.org.uk |
| Cruse Bereavement Care Tel: 0870 167 1677 Web: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk |
Respond Tel: 0808 8080700 Web: www.respond.org.uk |
| Winston's Wish Tel: 0845 203 0405 Web: www.winstonswish.org.uk |
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| Equipment | |
| AbilityNet Offers advice, assessments, training and assistive technology. Tel: 0800 269545 Web: www.abilitynet.co.uk |
Assist UK Advice and information on specialized products for disabled people with disabled living centres throughout the UK. Tel: 0870 770 2866 |
| BHTA (British Healthcare Trades Association) Tel: 0207 702 2141 Web: www.bhta.net/assist-uk.org |
British Wireless for the Blind Fund Tel: 01634 832501 Web: www.blind.org.uk |
| Communications Aid Centre Tel: 0117 975 3946 Web: www.cacfrenchay.nhs.uk |
Cotswold Mobility Providers of advice and equipment solutions for all aspects of reduced mobility. Tel: 01608 658899 Web: www.cotswoldmobility.co.uk |
| Disabled Living Foundation Advice and information on equipment and where to find it. Tel: 0845 130 9177 Web: www.dlf.org.uk |
Disability Equipment Register Tel: 01454 318818 Web: www.disabilityequipment.org.uk |
| RNID Listening equipment for everyday situations. Information line: 0808 808 0123 Web: www.rnid.org.uk |
Whizz Kidz Tel: 020 7233 6600 Web: www.whizz-kidz.org.uk |
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| Association of National Specialist Colleges www.natspec.org.uk |
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| Arden College, 40 Derby Road, Southport, Merseyside PR9 0TZ Tel: 01704 534433 E-mail: info@ardencollege.ac.uk Web: www.ardencollege.ac.uk |
Beaumont College, Slyne Road, Lancaster LA2 6AP Tel: 01524 541400 Fax: 01524 846896 E-mail: blackshawm@beaumontcollege.org Web: www.scope.org.uk |
| Broughton House & College, Brant Broughton, Lincolnshire LN5 0SL Tel: 0800 288 9779 E-mail: education@cambiangroup.com Web: www.cambianeducation.com |
Coleg Elidyr, Rhandirmwyn, Nr Llandovery, Carmarthenshire SA20 0NL Tel: 01550 760400 E-mail: rhandirmwyn@colegelidyr.com Web: www.colegelidyr.com |
| Condover College, Condover House, Condover, Nr Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 7AA Tel: 01743 872250 E-mail: condover@btconnect.com |
The David Lewis College, Mill Lane, Warford, Near Alderley Edge, Cheshire SK9 7UD Tel: 01565 640160 / 162 E-mail: gillyg@davidlewis.org.uk Web: www.davidlewis.org.uk Charity no. 1000392 |
| Mencap National College - Dilston, Corbridge, Northumberland NE45 5RJ Tel: 01434 632692 Fax: 01434 633721 E-mail: Dilston.College@mencap.org.uk |
Doncaster College for the Deaf, The Admissions Office, Ledger Way, Doncaster DN2 6AY Tel: 01302 386720 E-mail: enquiries@ddt-deaf.org.uk Web: www.deaf-college.co.uk |
| ESPA Colleges, Admissions, 6-7 The Cloisters , Ashbrooke, Sunderland SR2 7BD Tel: 0191 510 2600 E-mail: gill.linfoot@espa.org.uk Web: www.espa.org.uk |
The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy, Avon Tyrrell, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 8EE Tel: 01425 673297 Fax: 01425 674320 E-mail: admissions@fortunecentre.ac.uk Web: www.fortunecentre.org |
| Henshaws College, Bogs Lane, Starbeck, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 4ED Tel: 01423 886451 E-mail: admissions@hsbp.co.uk Web: www.hsbp.co.uk |
Lindeth College of Further Education, The Oaks, Lindeth, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3NH Tel: 01539 446265 E-mail: RAxon@lindeth-college.ac.uk |
| Loppington House, Loppington House F.E.U & A.C. Loppington, Wem, Shropshire SY4 5NF Tel: 01939 233926 E-mail: office@loppingtonhouse.co.uk Web: www.loppingtonhouse.co.uk |
Mencap National College - Lufton, Lufton, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 8ST Tel: 01935 403120 Fax: 01935 403126 E-mail: Lufton.College@mencap.org.uk |
| National Star College, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 9QU Tel: 01242 527631 Fax: 01242 222234 E-mail: enquiries@natstar.ac.uk Web: www.natstar.ac.uk |
Parkanaur College, 57 Parkanaur Road, Dungannon, Co Tyrone BT70 3AA Tel: 028 87 761272 E-mail: parkanaurcollege@btopenworld.com Web: www.parkanaurcollege.org.uk |
| Mencap National College - Pengwern, Sarn Lane, Rhuddlan, Denbighshire LL18 5UH Tel: 01745 592300 Fax: 01745 591736 E-mail: Pengwern.College@mencap.org.uk |
Portland College, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 4TJ Tel: The Student Recruitment Officer on 01623 499102 E-mail: studentrecruitment@portland.ac.uk Web: www.portland.ac.uk |
| Queen Elizabeth's Foundation Brain Injury Centre, Banstead Place, Park Road, Banstead, Surrey SM7 3EE Tel: 01737 356222 Fax: 01737 359467 E-mail: rehab@braininjurycentre.org.uk Web: www.qef.org.uk/braininjury |
St John's College, Walpole Road, Brighton BN2 0AF Tel: 01273 244000 E-mail: principal@st-johns.co.uk Web: www.st-johns.co.uk Charity no. 1061001 |
| Treloar College, Holybourne, Alton, Hampshire GU34 4EN Tel: 01420 547425 E-mail: admissions@treloar.org.uk Web: www.treloar.org.uk Charity no. 1092857 |
The West of England College, Countess Wear, Exeter, Devon EX2 6HA Tel: 01392 454200 E-mail: info@westengland.ac.uk Web: www.westengland.ac.uk |
| Westgate College, Admissions Officer, Westcliff House, 37 Sea Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent CT8 8QP Tel: 01843 836300 E-mail: admissions@westgate-college.co.uk Web: www.westgate-college.org.uk |
The Wing Centre, Vicars Hill, Boldre, Lymington - Hants SO41 5QB Tel: 0800 288 9779 E-mail: education@cambiangroup.com Web: www.cambianeducation.com |
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