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 | BBC Article - Life savers or leg breakers? - A very interesting article about Mobility Scooters on the BBC web site . . .
news.bbc.co.uk |
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 | Blue Badge Network
The primary object of the Blue Badge Network is to assist all disabled people, and their families, of all ages. To help them integrate more effectively with society through the European Union, by co-operation, to overcome access and mobility problems. The Network also seeks to maintain the integrity and validity of the concessionary parking permit by the prevention of fraud and misuse of this valuable asset.
www.bluebadgenetwork.org |
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 | Blue Badge Mobility.s.l
Based on the Costa del Sol hiring mobility equipment all along the Coast from Manual wheelchairs to Bathroom Products and Mobility Scooters, Electric Wheelchairs.
www.bluebadgemobility.com |
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 | The Baywatch Campaign has the objective of doing something about it the abuse of car-parking spaces for disabled motorists generates frustration and anger and causes real, practical problems.
www.baywatchcampaign.org |
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 | Contact the Elderly
Contact the Elderly groups organise gatherings for frail, elderly people who live alone. One Sunday afternoon a month, volunteer drivers take elderly people on regular visits to hosts' homes. Groups of between ten and sixteen people visit a different home every month and spend a few hours in the company of friends, old and new.
www.contact-the-elderly.org |
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 | Disabilities-Online is a comprehensive guide to information concerning disabilities available on the World Wide Web providing 900+ cross-referenced links.
www.disabilities-online.com |
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 | The Disabled Drivers' Motor Club (DDMC) is a specialist voluntary organisation in the UK run by and for disabled people who have an interest in motoring and independent mobility. Founded in 1922, it was one of the world's first organisation's of disabled people.
www.ddmc.org.uk |
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 | The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee - Advises the UK Government on access for disabled people to transport and on the built environment.
www.dptac.gov.uk |
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 | Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) - For 35 years the DLF has helped older and disabled people find equipment solutions that enable them to lead independent lives.
www.dlf.org.uk
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 | Eagle Intermedia - Links to Disabled and Healthcare Resources
www.eagle.co.uk
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 | Friends of the Elderly
The charity Friends of the Elderly has been helping older people since 1905. Its vision is that all older people should retain their independence, dignity and peace of mind.
www.fote.org.uk |
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 | Furniture Junction is a single platform where you can find more than 10,000 products related to Home and Office Furniture, providing a list of suppliers, traders and manufacturers who are providing a wide range of quality furniture for your home and office at competitive prices.
www.furniturejunction.co.uk |
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 | Herts Disability Portal is part of the Hertfordshire Communities Online web site, a free site for community information, projects and services in Hertfordshire.
www.herts.org.uk |
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 | Jetmarine
Jetmarine's range of portable access ramps has been designed and developed with the assistance of Government authorites and disabled groups.
www.jetmarine.co.uk |
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 | Mobilise is a registered charity which aims to promote and protect the interests and welfare of disabled people and help and encourage them in gaining increased mobility. Information on all aspects of mobility is available directly from the office or via monthly magazine. Various discounts are available to members on ferry concessions and motoring products.
www.mobilise.info |
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 | MW Building - a local trusted builder who can undertake all types of work, installation of grab rails, ramps, widening of doors, house extensions, bathroom alterations, installation of wet rooms, and much more. Better Mobility have used Martin Welch & his team for all their building works since opening, and have always been pleased with the quality and attention to detail provided, all at a reasonable cost.
www.mw-building.co.uk |
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 | NHFA
NHFA care advice will help you understand what you may be entitled to by way of State support towards your care and, if you are self-funding, also help you understand the financial products available to meet ongoing care costs and as far as possible preserve capital.
www.hsbcpensions.co.uk/nhfa/
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 | Phab - Phab's aim is to promote and encourage people with and without physical disabilities to come together on equal terms, to achieve complete integration within the wider community and to make more of life together. A national Charity dedicated to promoting the integration of people with and without physical disabilities, at all levels of society.
www.phabengland.org.uk |
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 | RADAR
Formed in 1977, RADAR works to further the rights of disabled people. RADAR campaigns for change within Westminster and Whitehall and amongst the general public by launching campaigns to promote equality for all disabled people.
www.radar.org.uk |
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 | Foam Density vs Foam Firmness - Like the modern running shoe, today’s wheelchair seat cushion is a complex mix of design terminology: firmness layering, pre-contouring, segmentation, tension reduction, microclimatic material, hydrostatic force, etc. To best understand the meaning, relevance, and value of this terminology, we’ve developed the JAY® Science of Seating Glossary. Through the use of this guide, it is our hope clinicians, users, and dealers can all make a better informed wheelchair seating choice.
jayscienceofseating.sunrisemedical.com |
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 | Silver Surfers Bedford - SilverSurfers@bedford is a project now funded by the European Social Fund to encourage people over the age of 50, in the Bedford area, to start to use computers and the Internet.
www.silversurfersatbedford.org.uk |
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 | SilverPhone - easy to use mobile phones specifically designed for the elderly, those with special needs and lone workers.
www.silverphone.co.uk |
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 | Snowdrop - Bringing hope to brain-injured children.
Snowdrop is a consultancy in child development which specialises in providing programmes of rehabilitation for children who suffer developmental difficulties..
www.snowdrop.cc |
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 | Spinal Injuries Scotland is the national voluntary organisation concerned with new and long-term spinal cord injured people, their relatives and friends, along with those involved in the management, care and rehabilitation of the injury.
www.sisonline.org |
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 | Through The Roof - Building the best UK Christian resource on disability issues, Through the Roof’s vision is to make the Christian message of salvation through Jesus Christ available to people affected by disability.
www.throughtheroof.org |
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 | The Tissue Viability Society - disseminates information, promotes research and increases awareness of all aspects of good clinical practice in wound prevention and management...
www.tvs.org.uk |
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 | Unwin Safety Systems has been helping to improve the quality of people’s lives since 1966 when Norman Unwin developed the Quiklok clamp - the world’s first ever wheelchair restraint.
www.unwin-safety.com
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 | Wheelchairs & Electric Wheel Chair (USA)
Help on wheelchairs, wheelchair accessories, electirc wheelchair and other disability products.
www.mobilewheelchairs.com
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 | Wise Owls: Voice of the UK's Baby Boomers
Wise Owls is run by - and for - the over 45s / over 50s and is dedicated to tackling ageism. Activities include employment advice / recruitment services, training, business support, research / information.
www.wiseowls.co.uk
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 | Penn Wooding "Just because you're disabled, it doesn't mean you have to sit in your chair and vegetate. Don't let your disability ruin the rest of your life."
www.wheelchairanglingandhamradio.co.uk |
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