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Provide information and advice for people interested in amateur radio. There are local clubs throughout the country. DLF Checked.
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Act as a national voice for female survivors of sexual violence and abuse, to represent the interest of Rape Crisis and Sexual abuse services. Provide services to individual women who are seeking advice and support in issues of rape, sexual abuse and assault by putting them in contact with their nearest/local rape and sexual abuse counselling service. DLF Checked.
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Aims to improve opportunities for people with limited access to services, many of whom have learning difficulties and other special needs. It does this through a range of services including training and employment programmes, and the Learning Difficulties Helpline, which provides free and confidential advice and information to parents, carers and professionals on all aspects of special needs education, with supporting publications.
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National charity and self-help organisation to provide information and raise funds for research. Produces range of factsheets which can be downloaded from the website. DLF Checked.
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Helps terminally and seriously ill children in by: granting the wishes of the children however impossible the wish may seem; purchase of equipment such as electronic wheelchairs or specialist keyboards to make their lives easier; helping hospitals, hospices and specialist schools improve their facilities so that they can provide better care. DLF Checked.
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Library Services for visually impaired people. Publish a manual of Best Practice. DLF Checked.
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Reach helps voluntary organisations benefit from the business, managerial, technical and professional expertise of people who want to offer their career skills, working as volunteers. This is achieved by recruiting and supporting men and women and placing them in part-time, unpaid roles with nearby voluntary organisations throughout the UK - for free. There are no age limits. Open Mon-Fr 9.30am-5pm.
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Brain injury rehabilitation organisations, offering an alternative to residential centres for survivors of serious injury. Covers the UK and provide a service that delivers one-to-one personal programmes with faster and more targeted rehabilitation. DLF Checked.
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Give grants to children who have potentially terminal illness and their families. For medical and domestic equipment, holidays, respite care or funeral expenses. DLF Checked.
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Charitable organisation dedicated to helping people who are, or would like to be, drivers or travel as passengers in their own vehicle to help maintain an independent lifestyle. DLF Checked.
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The Association publishes an annual reference book listing all independent nursing homes, clinics, hospices and hospitals. Provides a fee based advisory service to those who contemplate entering the nursing home field and a range of information is provided to members of the Association, including business management and nursing management manuals, a care assistant training manual, standard forms and a variety of other services.
Contact organisation for details on publications. Membership is open to nursing home owners. DLF Checked.
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Runs brain injury centres in Birmingham, London and Newcastle each of which aim to place at least 70 per cent of clients into jobs or further education. DLF Checked.
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Online directory of e-mail and weblinks. Topics include access, getting ready for work, workplace disability management, case management, legal listings, beyond work, pages for rehab professionals and products. DLF Checked.
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Group providing information and support to people with the condition. DLF Checked.
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Provide advice and support to people who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship, helping them through their problems and find their own solutions. DLF Checked.
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Provide advice, counselling and a sympathetic ear for all those who have a problem with drugs both illegal or prescribed. DLF Checked.
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Designs, manufactures and supplies technical aids to disabled people when no commercial alternative is available. DLF Checked.
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Provide services to people with learning disabilities who are vulnerable as victims and/or perpetrators of sexual abuse.
Services include: Helpline open Mon-Fri, 1.30-5pm; Psychotherapy and counselling; group therapy; risk assessment; investigative interviewing, education and training; and consultancy. Publications include: information pack; witnessing; nurturing; and protesting DLF Checked.
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Provide support and encouragement to people with restricted growth conditions and their families, interested parties and professionals. Aims to breakdown social barriers and improve the quality of life and self-fulfilment of restricted growth people. Promote research into the causes and associated medical complications of restricted growth. DLF Checked.
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Offer information, advice and support about schizophrenia. Also advise on benefits, medication, rights in hospital, discharge, care and after care; campaign for a better quality of life and improved legislation for people with mental health issues. National telephone helpline open Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm. DLF Checked.
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National support group offering practical help and support to people with Rett syndrome, their families and carers. Provide information to professionals. Keep a register of local groups. DLF Checked.
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Revealweb is a new, easy to use web-based service that brings together a wealth of information about materials in accessible formats for people with a visual impairment. For the first time, you can find out what's available from over 200 organisations - all in one place on the web. DLF Checked.
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Independent research charity. Website publishes practical and unbiased guides for older and disabled consumers based on professional research. Some reports are available in hardcopy print format, large print, Braille and on audiotape. All website information is free to access and download. DLF Checked.
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Housing association which runs over 60 projects in the UK providing care and rehabilitation to enable young people with mental health issues, learning disabilities, addiction and other problems to live in the community.
In addition to long and short term residential facilities Richmond Fellowship runs workschemes, day centres, advocacy and community outreach projects.
Through its training & consultancy Service, Richmond Fellowship provide a comprehensive range of training options for its own staff and for other people involved in mental health support and human relations work. DLF Checked.
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Aims to provide disabled people with the opportunity to ride and/or carriage-drive. Opportunities also include social activities and holidays. DLF Checked.
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Offer information and advice for anyone with a sight problem. DLF Checked.
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Provide information on the use of technology for the visually impaired people, primarily in the areas of education and employment.
Provides an information helpine service via phone, email, fax or letter - for both sighted and visually impaired people. Factsheets can be sent out, information given over the phone, or people can be referred to other RNIB departments or external services. DLF Checked.
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Aims to enable blind and partially sighted people from around the world to make contact and give support to one another by collating Email address' of members to create a penpal service. DLF Checked.
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Aims to deal with callers enquiries about the nature, causes, treatment and management of tinnitus.
Publications include newsletter published two times a year and distributed to people and organisations who work with people with tinnitus. DLF Checked.
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Provides sailing facilities for people with disabilities to enable participation at any chosen level in wheelchair accessible yachts and adapted dinghies. DLF Checked.
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Aims to relieves distress or need among serving and former members of the RAF and their dependants. DLF Checked.
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Promotes the welfare of deaf people by providing: centres and self-help groups; support for deaf people with additional needs; language and communication support through the RAD interpreting service; religious and cultural activities and pastoral care conducted in Sign Language; training and education in British Sign Language, deaf awareness and equality. DLF Checked.
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Promotes high standards within the profession, influences and quality of patient care. Produces publications, codes of practice and guidelines for health care workers including guidelines for moving and handling techniques. Runs a work injured support group for nurses who are or have suffered illness or injury at work. DLF Checked.
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The professional body representing medical specialists who work with children. DLF Checked.
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Professional and educational body for psychiatrists in the UK and the Republic of Ireland whose aims are to advance the science and practice of psychiatry and related subjects, further public education in psychiatry and related subjects. Promote study and research work in psychiatry and all sciences and disciplines connected with the understanding and treatment of mental disorder. Run membership examination (MRCPsych), visit and approves hospitals for training purposes. The College organises scientific and clinical conferences and lectures and continuing professional development activities. Publish books, reports and educational materials for professionals and the general public and the British Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Bulletin and Advances in Psychiatric Treatment. DLF Checked.
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Professional body and administrative headquarters for speech and language therapists in the UK. Responsible for the promotion and maintenance of high standards in education, clinical practice and ethical conduct of speech and language therapists. Holds a register of members and has an information department which deals with enquiries from members and the general public. Information department open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. DLF Checked.
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Produces a list of architects with experience in disability issues. Each list is made to the client's requirements. DLF Checked.
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National provider of Education, Training and Employment for people who are blind and partially sighted. Range of services offered includes a family support service which includes a purpose built pre-school and specialist support workers at Great Ormond Street and Moorfields Eye Hospital. Education from pre-school to further education, based at Dorton House School and Dorton College of Further Education. The School and College offer residential and day places. The Society's training division, Dorton Training Services, based in London, provides, rehabilitation and vocational training, whilst the Industrial Services offers employment and training opportunities in Engineering. The Society's Employment Services offers support into and during employment through its Workbridge operations. The Department also provides support for homeworkers and people employed under the sheltered Placement Scheme. DLF Checked.
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The Royal National Lifeboat Institution saves lives at sea. The volunteer crews are funded entirely by voluntary donations.
Provides a 24-hour service around the coast of the UK and Republic of Ireland. DLF Checked.
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Aims to prevent accidents in all environments including the home, workplace, on the road and during leisure time. Aims to do this through education, training and campaigning. Publishes a range of literature and runs training courses ranging from practical skills to management and professional qualifications. DLF Checked.
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Provide a broad range of educational activities and opportunities for doctors, dentists, and vetinary surgeons, including students of these disciplines and allied health-care professionals. DLF Checked.
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The RSA runs a programme of projects and lectures based around five manifesto challenges: encouraging enterprise; moving towards a zero waste society; fostering resilient communities; developing a capable population; and advancing global citizenship. DLF Checked.
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Aims to broaden the choice in sailing for people with disabilities. Strives to promote and co-ordinate active participation and welcomes applications across the UK. Runs a programme of activities aimed at increasing opportunities for people with disabilities to play a full role in the sailing community, and provide training both in sailing and disability awareness. DLF Checked.
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Charity providing leisure and learning opportunities for people with physical disabilities. Match clients with volunteers or professional carers, and organise social events, classes and outings. DLF Checked.
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