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Aims to enable and empower visually impaired people in Wales. Services include training in visual awareness, technical information, welfare rights, sporting activities, ophthalmic referee service, and a transcription service. DLF Checked.
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Provide support and advocacy on all issues regarding hearing impairment. Produce a volunteer newsletter distributed to affiliated groups, the Welsh Book of Signs (also on CD) and a volunteers handbook. DLF Checked.
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Funds medical research for the better health of women and babies in hospitals and universities in Britain. DLF Checked.
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Maintain a collection of printed, video and computerised information on human biology, latest medical research and treatments, diseases and research ethics. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm. DLF Checked.
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Provide information for older people and people with disabilities including support groups for illness and medical conditions, substance misuse, and mental health. DLF Checked.
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Website for disabled teenagers giving advice on topics such as benefits, education, and transport. DLF Checked.
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Aim to provide for hire, quality wheelchair accessible motorhomes to residents of and visitors to the UK, allowing wheelchair users to enjoy the freedom, flexibility and spontaneity motorhome travel allows. DLF Checked.
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Provides support for participation in sport by wheelchair users including training teams for international events. Hosts annual national and international events for all ages and abilities and is responsible for running and financing the Guttman Sports Centre and adjacent Olympic Village. It is the governing body of wheelchair sport for men, women and children paralysed by injury to the spinal cord and other related disabilities. Has associated members representing a range of sports including archery, athletics, hand cycling, racquetball, weightlifting, wheelchair racing, swimming, tennis and winter sports. DLF Checked.
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Promote cycling for all and hires cycles with features useful for people with a disability, including hand cycles in 16 centres in the UK. Give advice on a UK wide basis. DLF Checked.
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Allow doctors, patients and the wider general public locate a doctor for their particular requirements. Operate a national database with a directory of every doctor available in the UK. DLF Checked.
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Which? magazine produces regular reports on household equipment such as microwaves, conventional ovens, toasters and kettles. Although they do not look specifically at features for people with disabilities, they compare useful features such as accessibility of controls. These reports can be viewed in a local library. Open for general and customer enquiries Mon-Fri 8.30am-8pm, and Sat 9am-1pm. DLF Checked.
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Provides children and young people with customised mobility equipment, training, advice and life skills. DLF Checked.
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Support for young people in residential or foster homes. Telephone helpline for those in care or who have experience of care in the past. Provide development programmes in health, education and preparation for adult living. Publish a magazine for children in care. DLF Checked.
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Facilitate research and support families of children with Williams Syndrome. Regional contacts around the country. DLF Checked.
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Aims to raise awareness of Wilson's Disease, especially amongst medical professionals. DLF Checked.
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Organisation that provides a range of meals delivered to the home. DLF Checked.
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Aims to enrich the lifestyle of people with mental or physical disabilities by providing gymnastic, educational and recreational facilities for all ages and all levels of disability. Run gymnastic and trampolining classes, and runs a holiday centre. DLF Checked.
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Holiday care for adults with physical disabilities and their carers (age 18+); 24 hour cover by nurses and care assistants supporting a team of volunteer helpers. Provide a range of low budget touring holidays at self-catering, camping, holiday centres and hotels. Personal care available at destinations around the world. DLF Checked.
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Living memorial to Sir Winston which operates a travelling fellowship scheme which to enable UK citizens, resident in the UK and from all walks of life, to acquire knowledge overseas to the benefit of this country. Subjects cover the widest variety of topics from the arts to industry and leading edge technology; conservation and the environment; social concerns and animal welfare; exploration and adventure to services for disabled people. DLF Checked.
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National charity which provides radio and television sets to older and disabled people who are in financial need and socially isolated. Annual newsletter 'Bedside World'. Open Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4.30pm. DLF Checked.
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Joint campaign by SCOPE and the NUT to improve access for disabled children in schools. Encourage local education authorities to improve access and facilities for disabled children within schools. DLF Checked.
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Prioritise the safety of women and children. Support women to take control of their own lives. Recognise and care for the needs of children affected by violence. Helpline open Mon-Fri, 10am-9pm, Sat, 10am-5pm. DLF Checked.
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Provide information on women's health via a telephone helpline, reference library, leaflets, newsletters and talks. Information about gynaecological and sexual health issues provided. DLF Checked.
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Provide information and advice on hormonal and gynaecological problems, and post-graduate education for health professionals. Publish a range of leaflets. DLF Checked.
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Support older and housebound people, families in crisis and those affected by emergencies or disasters. Run Meals on Wheels services, books on wheels, social transport, hospital retail shop and guiding services, good neighbours' schemes, child contact centres and toy libraries plus other projects in the UK. DLF Checked.
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Provide low cost psychotherapy for woman aged 18 and over. Aims to gain better understanding of women's psychology through clinical practice, and to provide training courses for professional workers in the field. Telephone helpline on Mon, Tues 12-2pm, Wed, Thur 2-4pm. DLF Checked.
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Website that gives users access to over 300,000 vacancies held in every Jobcentre throughout the UK, as well as providing access to careers information and over 500,000 training opportunities. DLF Checked.
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Information and support for families and people with Worster-Drought syndrome which is a rare form of Cerebral Palsy that affects the muscles around the throat and mouth. Provide advice by letter and telephone and will put affected families in touch with one another. DLF Checked.
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Run two pen friend clubs for people with disabilities and special needs. Members can communicate with each other using their chosen method of communication; letters, audiocassette, video, email, Braille, or symbols. Club newsletter available three/four times per year. DLF Checked.
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Wunago is a travel resource for travelors with disabilities. The website features detailed profiles of accessible accomodations, attractions and activities. DLF Checked.
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The Guide's associated website includes an online schools directory and links to sources of advice and support. DLF Checked.
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The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce was founded in 1754 to encourage the development of a principled and prosperous society. Today the RSA runs a programme of projects and lectures based around five manifesto challenges: encouraging enterprise; moving towards a zero waste society; fostering resilent communities; developing a capable population and advancing global citizenship. DLF Checked.
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