The Regional Driving Assessment Centre is a charitable organisation dedicated to helping people who are, or would like to be, drivers or travel as passengers in their own vehicle to help maintain an independent lifestyle.
Useful Links
Benefit Advice
The benefits adviser is an online questionnaire to help you find out which benefits and tax credits,
you and your family may be entitled to, and if you are entitled to the State Pension.
Turn2us are a charitable service which helps people access the money available to them
- through welfare benefits, grants and other help.
AbilityNet provide assistive technologies for disabled PC users, such as help with seeing the screen, using your keyboard and mouse and reading and language tools.
Ableize
Ableize is a comprehensive UK and Ireland resource of disability and mobility information. Find disability and disabled products and services, sports and the arts plus, children's needs, education, social care and mobility and walking aids. The directory contains the largest disability categories in the UK. Ableize directory is UK based but may contains listings from any country offering shipping, services or information to disabled people in the UK.
Action for Blind People is a dynamic national charity founded in 1857. They are one of the largest charities in the UK working with blind and partially sighted people to enable them to transform their lives. Every year we provide direct support for more than 24,000 visually impaired people. They also run a Welfare rights service for visually impaired people.
At Activate they produce mobility equipment solutions for children.
ADDandADHD was formed to offer a unique reference point on comprehensive advice on adhd. There you'll find extensive information on ADHD, how to spot the symptoms, the treatments and remedies available, plus advice on the lifestyle changes you might need to make.
Advicenow is an independent, not-for-profit website providing accurate, up-to-date information on rights and legal issues.
Adult & Community Services Worcestershire (Formerly Social Services)
Social Care information from Worcestershire County Council
Age UK (the new name for Age Concern & Help the Aged)
the UK's largest charity working with and for older people.
Ascent Hearing Care is the brainchild of Dr Michael Nolan, 30 years an eminent audiologist, university lecturer and charity patron. Concerned that the hearing aid industry was not putting the needs of its customers first.
Ascent Hearing’s mission is to provide the highest standard hearing care service in the UK.
Association of Wheelchair Children
The Association of Wheelchair Children's mission is to enable wheelchair-using children throughout the UK to reach their full potential. Their primary objective is to enable independence by providing practical wheelchair skills training, assessment and support to young wheelchair-users and their families. They also work to raise awareness and understanding of disability issues, particularly those relating to wheelchair-using young people.
Currently they have two teams of full time qualified therapists run over 100 training and assessment days all over the UK. Where they find young people in chairs unsuitable for independent mobility they will make sure that they receive a suitable wheelchair upgrade free of charge from the NHS after AWC has trained them. They will then back this up with ongoing advice, advocacy and support. AWC also provides training for professionals who may work with young wheelchair-users and they have begun a programme of awareness raising in schools and colleges.
Barnardos works with vulnerable children and young people, suffering homelessness and other issues.
Beacon Employment is a charity, operating since 1992, helping people with learning and other disabilities, and people with other barriers towards employment with training and support. Beacon operates across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and the Black Country and is able to help over 500 people a year towards their goals.
this site has a lot of useful information on benefits, with various guides and a free forum where users discus benefit problems.
BILD (The British Institute of Learning Disabilities)
The British Institute of Learning Disabilities.
Care and Repair is an organisation to help improve the housing conditions for Elderly and Disabled people.
Carers Direct
Carers Direct is a NHS website setup to give information, advice and support to carers
The Care Quality Commission is the new health and social care regulator for England. They look at the joined up picture of health and social care. Their aim is to ensure better care for everyone in hospital, in a care home and at home.
The Changing Places Consortium has launched a campaign on behalf of the thousands of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their carers, and the many other disabled people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. These are toilets with enough space for disabled people and their carers, and the right equipment, including a height adjustable changing bench and a hoist.
ChildLine is a counselling service for children and young people
Citizen's Advice Bureaux (C.A.B)
The national Citizen’s Advice Bureaux website.
Community Legal Advice (Formerly C.L.S Direct)
A free government-funded confidential advice service. C.L.A can help with legal problems on benefits, tax credits, housing, employment, education or debt, if you live on a low income or benefits.
Counselling Directory was set up to connect visitors with a wealth of information and the ability to search for the most suitable counsellor or psychotherapist close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will hopefully encourage those in distress to seek help.
They offer a range of services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people of all ages living in the counties of Herefordshire, Oxfordshire and Worcestershire
The Official Tourism Website for Worcestershire, You can find out about all the things to do at the great Worcestershire attractions, the wonderful Worcestershire accommodation providers including hotels, cosy B&B's, great self catering options as well as rural camping and caravan sites on this website. Let us help you make your break in Worcestershire perfect!
A free, confidential Disability Information Service for disabled people and their carers, families and friends on a wide range of subjects in South Worcestershire.
The governments website on disability laws, legislation, information and advice.
The benefits adviser is an online questionnaire to help you find out which benefits and tax credits you and your family may be entitled to, and if you are entitled to the State Pension.
Pension and Retirement Planning (information moved from the DWP site)
provides all the information needed about pension, pension credit.
This calculator has been designed to help you to estimate how much Pension Credit you may be entitled to.
Disability Action works to ensure that people with disabilities attain their full rights as citizens, by supporting inclusion, influencing Government policy and changing attitudes in partnership with disabled people.
Disability Action (Wyre Forest)
The aims of Disability Action is to improve the well being of disabled and non disabled in Wyre Forest.
The aims of Disability Action is to improve the well being of disabled and non disabled in Redditch
The Disability Alliance has up to date news on Social Security benefits and parliamentary news.
Disability Law Service (D.L.S)
national registered charity that provides confidential and free legal advice for disabled adults, their families and carers.
Disability Dates, the best site for people with disabilities/disabled people. They welcome people from around the world - straight, gay, and from all backgrounds.
Disability LIB is an alliance of 7 organisations offering capacity building support and advice to Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) in England using rights based principles and business skills, at a time of financial crisis and political opportunity.
The Disabled Parents Network (D.P.N) is a national organisation of and for disabled people who are parents or who hope to become parents, and their families, friends and supporters.
DPTAC (Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee)
Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee was created by act of parliament to advise the government on making transport in the UK accessible to all. Their main aim being that the disabled can travel anywhere that anyone else can via public transport, within the next ten years.
DWP (The Department for Work and Pensions)
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is here to: promote opportunity and independence for all, help individuals achieve their potential through employment and work to end poverty in all its forms.
DWP ESA (Employment and Support Allowance)
This guide to Employment and Support Allowance aims to support the work of advisers, customer representative groups and healthcare professionals. It is suitable for use by anyone who wants in-depth information or products to support their own communications.
Jobcentre Plus is a government agency supporting people of working age from welfare into work, and helping employers to fill their vacancies. They are part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and play a major role in supporting the Department’s aim to ‘promote opportunity and independence for all through modern, customer-focused services’
The Pension Service provides all the information needed about pension, pension credit.
Ear Hearing Aid
Ear Hearing Aid have been helping people to hear better throughout the UK. Over the years they have only provided top of the range hearing aids and also provide first class help and support to all of their customers.
Now, they are able to provide their services nationwide via the internet, so more and more people can benefit from their hearing aids. If you have hearing problems they can provide a FREE HEARING TEST IN YOUR OWN HOME, no matter where you live.
Equality and Human Rights Commission
On 1 October 2007 the three equality commissions merged into the new Equality and Human Rights Commission:
The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.
EQUIP (Electronic Quality Information for Patients)
EQUIP is an NHS organisation funded by NHS Primary Care Trusts in the West Midlands Region through a Levy Board. It works on behalf of the Primary Care Trusts in the West Midlands region. It contains links to quality-checked health and social care information for the UK public and national support groups and organisations and also local information for the West Midlands region.
The Good Access Guide is a online guide to life, leisure and mobility.
They are the UK's leading directory of services for disabled people, seniors, and anyone whose life is made easier by better access to goods, services and amenities.
The Trust, was formed 41 years ago, is an entirely voluntary organisation and relies on the energy and determination of the Committee and Trustees. Run from the Weald of Kent, the Trust gives grants to people all over the United Kingdom in order that they may continue to garden, despite advancing illness, age or disability.
Glasses Direct are a Online opticians who offer vision aids for people with vision impairment as well as proving information on eyesight and vision health, they are also the world’s largest online prescription eyewear store
Gowrings Mobility is the UK's longest established and leading company producing and supplying wheelchair accessible vehicles.
They design, manufacture and market a wide range of vehicles that have been extensively converted to allow wheelchair users to travel in their wheelchairs as passengers. The company invented the original 'wheelchair passenger vehicle' and was the first supplier of wheelchair accessible vehicles to Motability.
Hearing Direct offers ALDS for the deaf and hard of hearing. ALDS (or Assistive Listening Devices) allow the hard of hearing to use amplified daily aids, from phones to doorbells.
An online directory of UK Hypnotherapists with information listed on the areas of Hypnotherapy covered fees, training and qualifications. The service is free, confidential and easy to use.
INDY Mobility - (The Enabled Living Centre)
Indy Mobility web site contains mobility information and advice, as well as mobility shop stocked with hundreds of quality products, from walking sticks and disabled clothing, to mobility chairs and wheelchairs. Indy Mobility is about independent living, and the individuality of each and every one of our customers. It's about making sure that everything we supply is the best and most suitable mobility product available, and that, as our customers, you have the choice between all the latest mobility equipment to become available, as well as old favourites. They also have a fully qualified Occupational Therapist on site, full time to advise and show you how equipment should be used and which would be best.
Leonard Cheshire Disability is the UK's largest voluntary sector provider of support to disabled people. They supports more than 21,000 disabled people in the UK, and a further 30,000 disabled people in 57 countries around the world.
Livability creates opportunities for disabled people and brings life to communities. They believe everyone should have the freedom to live their lives and have the chance to use their abilities. They offer a wide range of innovative services to support and empower disabled people throughout their lives. They also provide community organisations with the resources, advice and confidence to impact their neighbourhoods. They are at the forefront of providing vital services and support to disabled people. In partnership with Livability Housing, They work with over 100 local authorities and have a combined annual turnover of over £50 million.
Mobility Vehicle Hire are market leaders in the supply of specifically adapted vehicles to cater for the needs of disabled drivers and passengers. Vehicles can be hired on a daily, weekly or monthly basis and we provide a door-to-door delivery and collection service across the UK. We have a large and exciting portfolio of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles and Adapted Cars which are sure to exceed your expectations.
Motability
The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to exchange either their Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance or their War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement to obtain a new car, powered wheelchair or scooter.
NHS Choices (NHS website for England)
NHS Choices is website for England, to give information on health-related services such as hospitals, pharmacies etc.
Carers Direct
Carers Direct is a NHS website setup to give information, advice and support to carers
EQUIP (Electronic Quality Information for Patients)
EQUIP is an NHS organisation funded by NHS Primary Care Trusts in the West Midlands Region through a Levy Board. It works on behalf of the Primary Care Trusts in the West Midlands region. It contains links to quality-checked health and social care information for the UK public and national support groups and organisations and also local information for the West Midlands region.
Onside provides free, independent one-to-one advocacy to people throughout Worcestershire
OT Stores in Malvern has a large demonstration showroom featuring a vast array of daily living products including wheelchairs, walking aids, chairs, bathing aids, stairlifts and ramps along with numerous small gadgets all designed to make life easier. A qualified Occupational Therapist is available by appointment to assess visitors if required. Hire of some equipment is also available.
Ourway Self Advocacy (Formerly Wyre Forest Self Advocacy)
Self advocacy is about young people with learning disabilities and Learning difficulties. Helping them to speaking up for themselves and having their say. Helping to make big decisions to change things for themselves and other people.
RDAC (Regional Driving Assessment Centre)
RDNWM (Regional Disability Network West Midlands)
The network has been set up to give a voice to all disabled people living and working in the West Midlands. This is a large area of the country, with people living in England’s second city, market towns and the countryside. People who live here come from many different cultures with very varied experiences of disability. All these people are experts in their own way on disability and we want all their voices to be heard. We want to make sure that all organisations that provide services to disabled people sit up and take notice, and make sure what they do is accessible for disabled people.
Sight Concern Worcestershire is the new name for Worcestershire Association for the Blind. They are an independent county-wide charity that provides support, information and services to people affected by sight loss.
Special Mates is the online community for Disabilities and Long Term Medical Conditions. The website has pages from Dating to free Legal advice.
SSAFA Forces Help (The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families’ Association)
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families’ Association (SSAFA) Forces Help is the leading national charity committed to helping and supporting those who serve in our Armed Forces, those who used to serve, and the families of both. They provide a reliable, caring and trusted service to more that 50,000 people each year.
The Forum of Mobility Centres is a network of 17 independent organisations covering England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, who offer professional, high quality information, advice and assessment to individuals who have a medical condition or are recovering from an accident or injury which may affect their ability to drive, access or egress a motor vehicle. Although independent, the Centres are recognised by other mobility organisations including Motability and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (D.V.L.A).
Trading Standards Central is a one stop shop for consumer protection information in the UK. The site is supported and maintained by TSI, the Trading Standards Institute. This site provides a wealth of information for consumers and businesses, schools, advice and information centres, community organisations, local councils, business support agencies and trade associations.
Turn2us are a charitable service which helps people access the money available to them,
- through welfare benefits, grants and other help.
UKDPC (United Kingdom Disabled People's Council)
The United Kingdom Disabled People's Council is the UK's democratic representative national organisation, which is a member of the worldwide Disabled People's Movement, through its membership of Disabled Peoples' International.
UKDPC was set up in 1981, by disabled people, to promote our full equality and participation in UK society, to strengthen the voice of disabled people in the UK and to ensure justice and rights for all disabled people regardless of impairment.
Is the only UK web-site totally dedicated to providing free information on routes that are suitable for wheelchair users throughout the UK.
The walks on Their database have been tried and tested by wheelchair users, or those knowledgeable about routes in the great outdoors.
WASU aims to break down the barriers which stop people remaining in control of their own lives and to change people’s ways of thinking about and working with people who use services. They believe that people of all ages and abilities have the right to the support and services they require to enable them to participate fully in their communities
WEDO (who cares in Worcestershire)
Worcester CASH (Community. Advice. Support. Help)
Worcester cash is a free, independent and confidential money advice service. They are a local charity set up in 2002 to provide long term support for people in Worcestershire who are in financial difficulties. Their advisors are trained to nationally recognised standards as set up by the Money Advice Trust.
Worcestershire Association of Carers
Worcestershire Association of Carers is an independent source of information advice and support for all adult carers of all client groups in Worcestershire
Carewise(Care Worcestershire Information Service) has been developed as a result of a partnership between the County Council and leading voluntary and community organisations in the area. Anyone wishing to access this information is free to use the system directly or approach any local information and advice service (such as the Access Centre, Hub or DIAL) who will be able to use the system when responding to your query.
The Worcestershire Hub Online web site has been developed through partnership working by Worcestershire's 6 Districts and Worcestershire County Council.
Adult & Community Services (Formerly Social Services)
Social Care information from Worcestershire County Council
Worcestershire Carers’ Unit offers the information and support you need to make life easier for you and the person you care for. It also gives you an opportunity to meet other Carers, share experiences and work together to get things changed for the benefit of everyone.
The Warmer Worcestershire project is aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the county by increasing energy efficiency in homes and businesses, particularly where high levels of heat loss are identified. The project aims to encourage residents to insulate their homes in order to save money, reduce carbon emissions and ensure good health.
Worcestershire Lifestyles are an independent charity established in 1991 to enable disabled people to exercise freedom of choice, extend their horizons and make decisions about the lifestyle they wish to pursue.
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