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A-Z to Deafblindness

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Action for Blind People

Action for Blind People is a national UK charity which aims to enable blind people and partially sighted people to enjoy equal opportunities in everyaspect of their lives through work, leisure, housing and support

AFASIC

Afasic was founded in 1968 as a parent-led organisation to help children and young people with speech and language impairments and their families. It provides information for parents - and professionals - and produces a range of publications. Members meet in local groups in many areas of the UK.

Age Concern England

Age Concern cares about all older people and believes later life should be fulfilling and enjoyable.

Arthritis Care

Arthritis Care is the only UK-based voluntary organisation working with and for everyone with arthritis.

Association of Medical Research Charities

The Association of Medical Research Charities was founded in 1972 and was re-established as a formal organisation in 1987. The objects of the Association are to further medical research in the United Kingdom generally, and in particular, the advancement of the effectiveness of those charities of which a principal activity is medical research.

B Independent

Brain injury is a thief. Whether caused by stroke, cerebral aneurysm, brain tumor, anoxia, apoxia, or other disease or trauma, it steals freedom from all it touches. However freedoms lost to brain injury can be regained, at least in part. You can do it, we can help - with information, support, and (our specialty) assistive products.

Breast Cancer Care

Breast Cancer Care is the national organisation which offers information, emotional and practical support to people affected by breast cancer. Breast Cancer Care has a range of services which provide emotional support and practical help to more than a quarter of a million people each year.

British Deaf Association

The BDA is the national charity organisation representing about 70,000 Deaf people in the UK; it is the leading edge of the Deaf movement. The BDA currently has approximately 6,500 members. The membership consists mainly of Deaf people. There are 12 Area Councils and over 175 local branches all over the UK. The BDA is a democratic Association with an Executive Council made up of elected representatives from every region of the UK: it is the only organisation in the UK to represent Deaf people in this way.

British Dyslexia Association

The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. We offer advice, information and help to families, professionals and dyslexic individuals. We are working to raise awareness and understanding of dyslexia, and to effect change.

British Heart Foundation

The British Heart Foundation is a charitable organisation that aims to play in the fight against heart disease a leading role

British Institute of Learning Disabilities

BILD is an inderpendent registered charity in Kidderminister, UK. The organisation was founded in 1972 and is committed to improving the quality of life of all people with a learning disability

Cancer Research Campaign

The Cancer Research Campaign was founded in 1923 and each year we build on the fundraising and scientific achievements of the year before. We are getting bigger and better every year.

Children with Diabetes

The on-line community for kids, families and adults with diabetes.

Cobweb Foundation (Holiday Accommodation)

The Foundation was brought into being, specifically to benefit those people, young or old, but most in need, and suffering, in some way, shape or form, through poverty, sickness, physical or mental disability. We aim, in the interests of social welfare, to provide, or promote the provision of holidays, or other facilities for recreational or leisure time occupation, in an effort to relieve the needs, advance the education, and improve the quality and condition of life.

Disability Equality in Education (DEE)

Disability Equality in Education (DEE) is a rapidly expanding charity, which was set up in 1996 based on the pioneering work of Richard Rieser and Micheline Mason. The foundation of our work is to promote inclusion in the education system that celebrates and embraces in differences of individuals.

Disability Equality in Education (DEE)

Disability Equality in Education (DEE) is a rapidly expanding charity, which was set up in 1996 based on the pioneering work of Richard Rieser and Micheline Mason. The foundation of our work is to promote inclusion in the education system that celebrates and embraces in differences of individuals.

Dog AID (Assistance in Disability)

This is a non-profit organisation that specialises in helping people with disabilities in training their own dogs. We offer 2 levels of training, so owners can choose simply to train their pets to become obedient companions, or for those who require it can help them train their dogs to become qualified "Assistance Dogs".

Hearing Dogs for the Deaf

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People train carefully selected dogs to alert severely, profoundly or totally deaf people to everyday sounds which hearing people may take for granted

Henshaw's Society for the Blind

Henshaws Society for Blind People is a leading edge charity providing care and support for people of all ages who are blind and partially sighted across northern England and North Wales.

High Blood Pressure Foundation

With a population in Scotland of six million, one million will have high blood pressure and not know it! High blood pressure really is a silent killer. Do not wait until someone you know has a heart attack or stroke as the silent time-bomb ticks away..... Please help us now to help you.

Leonard Cheshire Foundation

In the UK, Leonard Cheshire works with thousands of disabled people, helping them to live independently, whether that means a few hours of care at home, or more intensive support at one of our residential and nursing homes.

Mental Health Foundation

Welcome to the biggest, most comprehensive website on mental health (and mental illness) in the UK. The site is run by the Mental Health Foundation, the leading UK charity working in mental health and learning disabilities. Here you will find the latest

Multiple Sclerosis Society

If you are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, or if someone close to you is diagnosed, you may feel shocked or bewildered. We aim to talk about MS accurately and honestly and to answer some of the questions people have when they are told they have MS.

National AIDS Trust

The National AIDS Trust (NAT) aims to promote a wider understanding of HIV and AIDS; develop and support efforts to prevent the spread of HIV; and improve the quality of life of people affected by HIV and AIDS.

Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People

The Foundation has worked with disabled people for sixty five years and we pride ourselves upon our continued programme of expansion and development that ensures that our disability services are relevant to meet today's needs.

Royal National Institute for Deaf People

Whether you have queries about RNID or you want details on tinnitus, hearing aids, lipreading, telephone amplifiers or sign language classes, RNID can give you all the information. Available on-line are a searchable Directory of Services, detailing over 8,000 organisations that provide services for deaf and hard of hearing people, as well as a comprehensive, searchable database of equipment, from induction loops to flashing smoke alarms.

Royal National Institute of the Blind

Royal National Institute of the Blind

Samaritans

The Samaritans is a registered charity based in the UK and Republic of Ireland that provides confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing; and that increases public awareness of issues around suicide and depression

SCOPE

Information is power. Whenever disabled people, their families and carers are prevented from accessing information, they are disempowered. Scope is here to empower you by giving you the information you need to lead the life you choose.

Scotland - Unity Enterprise

Whilst our prices are very competitive it is the personal, stress free service and surroundings that make the experience one that you would want to repeat. Our Travel shop has been designed for use by disabled and able customers alike.
Unity Enterprise also offers an airport companion wheelchair assistance service free to disabled travellers flying from Glasgow International Airport, contact us for details

Sense

Sense is the UK`s leading organisation for people who are deafblind or have associated disabilities. Deafblindness - a combination of sight and hearing loss - is one of the most challenging disabilities someone can face. Yet given the right services and support, deafblind people can develop their talents and choose how they wish to live their lives.

Sense Scotland

Sense Scotland is part of the UK National Deafblind and Rubella Association and is registered as a company with charitable purposes in its own right in Scotland.

Spinal Injuries Association

We are the national organisation of spinal cord injured people. We represent all their interests regardless of how the impairment occurred, whether or not it has resulted in full or partial paralysis.

Spinal Injuries Association

We are the national organisation of spinal cord injured people. We represent all their interests regardless of how the impairment occurred, whether or not it has resulted in full or partial paralysis. We support all those who are affected by spinal cord injury, including the family and friends of the disabled person. Our purpose is to promote the integration and full participation in society of our members, by encouraging and enabling them to become fulfilled and in control of their lives.

The Encyclopaedia of UK Charities

The total number of Charities on the Register on the 31 December 1997 was just over 184,000 and during the past 10 years Charity Choice has kept pace with this growth by including more and more entries each year. In the beginning it was the aim to make Charity Choice the most comprehensive book of its kind. We believe this has been achieved and are pleased to announce the launch of Charity Choice on the World Wide Web.

The Mental Health Charity (MIND)

Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales, and works for a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.

Thrive

Thrive is the national horticultural charity which exists to enable disadvantaged, disabled and older people to participate fully in the social and economic life of the community.

Trailblazers

Trailblazers is a nationwide organisation of young disabled and non-disabled campaigners. We want people aged 16-30 to join the fight to improve services for people living with muscle disease.
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