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displaying the full web address.
Action for Blind
People
Action for Blind People is a national charity that provides
practical support to blind and partially sighted people through
work, housing, leisure and support.
Alzheimer's Ashford & Shepway Branch
The Alzheimer's Society is a national charity which now offers a
community outreach support service in Ashford and Shepway, through
their branch in this area. Home visits providing support,
information on dementia and strategies for dealing with the
symptoms of dementia. The branch undertakes fundraising and support
networks.
Arthritis Care
Arthritis Care is the largest UK-wide voluntary organisation
working with and for all people with arthritis. They aim to promote
independence and empower people with arthritis to live positive
lives as well as raise awareness of the condition.
B.H.T.A
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) is the UK's oldest
and largest healthcare association (founded in 1917) and represent
assistive technologies in healthcare.
British
Council of Disabled People (BCODP)
The British Council of Disabled People is the UK's national
organisation of the worldwide Disabled People's Movement. They were
set up in 1981 by disabled people to promote our full equality and
participation in UK society, and now represent some 126 groups run
by disabled people in the UK at national level.
British
Epilepsy Association
Epilepsy Action is a working name of British Epilepsy Association
and aims to improve the quality of life and promote the interests
of people living with epilepsy.
Centre for
Accessible Environments (CAE)
The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) is concerned with the
practicalities of inclusive design in the built environment. They
provide information, design guidance, training and consultancy
services.
Deafblind International
Founded over 30
years ago, Deafblind International (DbI) is the world association
promoting services for deafblind people.
Deafblind
UK
Deafblind UK is a national charity which provides a
range of support services to deafblind adults and their carers. It
also campaigns on behalf of deafblind people.
Dementia Voice
Dementia Voice is the Dementia Services Development Centre DSDC for
South West England, and is part of a national network of DSDCs
across the UK. We work with local authorities, health services, the
independent sector and higher education to improve services and
care for people with dementia.
Different Strokes
Different Strokes is a registered charity providing a unique, free
service to younger stroke survivors throughout the United Kingdom.
Their services and the number of stroke survivors benefiting from
them have grown dramatically since they were formed in 1996. They
are run by stroke survivors for stroke survivors, for active self
help and mutual support.
DIAL
DIAL UK is a national organisation for a network of approximately
130 local disability information and advice services run by and for
disabled people. Last year DIALs helped over a quarter of a million
disabled people.
Disability Rights Commission
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body
established in April 2000 by Act of Parliament to stop
discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled
people.
Disabled Living
Foundation
For 35 years the Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) has helped older
and disabled people find equipment solutions that enable them to
lead independent lives.
Disabled Workers Co-operative
The Disabled Workers Co-operative is a not-for-profit organisation
that helps disabled people to help themselves.
Down's Syndrome Association
The Down's Syndrome Association provide information and support for
people with Down's syndrome, their families and carers, as well as
being a resource for interested professionals.
Electronic
Aids for the Blind
Electronic Aids for the Blind is a national charity that helps
people with sight loss to communicate through the use of
specialised or specially adapted technology.
Foundation for Learning Disabilities
The Foundation for Learning Disabilities promote the rights,
quality of life and opportunities of people with learning
disabilities and their families.
Good
Gallery Guide
The Good Gallery Guide aims to make visiting
galleries easier for everyone.
HemiHelp
HemiHelp was formed by a group of parents in 1990 to offer
information and support to children and young people with
hemiplegia, to their families or carers and to the professionals
who work with them and to increase general awareness of the
condition.
Hypermobility Syndrome Association
(HMSA)
The Hypermobility Syndrome Association (HMSA) is a
charity run by and for people diagnosed with the Hypermobility
Syndrome (HMS).
ICES -
Integrated Community Equipment Service
THe ICES is part of
the Care Services Improvement Partnership which has been created to
support improvement and development across a range of services
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