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Information and advice for carers and people with disabilities

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Equality and Human Rights Commission

Information on disability discrimination and the rights of disabled people in the UK    

Disability Conciliation Service

Supports disabled people to exercise their rights under the DDA.

Disability Alliance

Information, research and campaigning for people with disabilities     

RADAR (Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation)

National campaigning and advisory disability body

DIAL UK (Disablement Information and Advice Line)

Information and advice on aspects of disability, including benefits.     

Support Dogs

Dogs trained to assist their disabled owners, including seizure alert dogs

Directgov - disabled people

Government information for disabled people and their carers.     

Jobability

Job site for disabled people

Remploy Interwork

Provider of jobs for people with a health condition or disability.

SKILL

National Bureau for students with disabilities

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers

Provides information, support and practical help to carers    

Crossroads Association

Provide short-term breaks for carers

Carers UK

Campaigning, policy and information for carers.    

Contact a family

Family groups with disabled children

National Parent Partnership Network

Information on issues relating to special educational needs     

Expert Patients Programme

Courses to help with the practical and emotional effects of having a long-term condition

Home-Start

Befriending and support for families with children under five.     

Family Fund Trust

Grants and information to families with severely disabled children

Whizz-kidz

Mobility equipment for disabled children     

Disability Debate

Play a part in shaping a new agenda for action

Independent Panel for Special Education Advice

Defends children's rights to special education provision     

Patients Association

Advice on patient rights

Disability Law Service

Free legal advice by phone     

Outsiders

For shy, disabled and socially isolated people aiming to live life to the full. Including a sex and disability helpline.

Free Spirit Travel Insurance

Specialist travel insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions.     

AbilityNet

Helps people with disabilities use computers and the internet by adapting their technology.




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