Aims: To promote and enforce the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Services provided: Provide information and advice about the public right to access information held by Scottish public authorities The Scottish Information Commissioner can receive appeals from anyone refused information by a Scottish public authority. He has the power to investigate appeals and to issue…
Aberdeen
A2i Transcription Services
Description of service: A2i is an experienced transcription company who transcribe print documents into Braille, Audio, Large Print, e-text, Accessible PDF, Easy Read and BSL video. We also produce tactile diagrams, graphs, and maps and translate documents to and from a wide range of foreign languages. We transcribe documents of all sizes from 1 page…
Promedics Orthopaedic
Description of service: Promedics Orthopaedic Ltd is a UK market leading supplier to the NHS specialising in Orthopaedic products. We proudly manufacture and distribute a large range of innovative products which are available to order online at www.promedics.co.uk. Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm
Dan Medica (North) Ltd
Description of service: Online seller of used/unwanted/surplus mobility equipment via its subsidiary service www.the mobilitymarket.co.uk This site allows members of the public to sell their used/unwanted/preowned/surplus equipment directly to other users for a nominal fee.It includes Wheelchairs,Scooters,Beds,Adapted Vehicles, Property, Aids to Daily Living, Rise and Recline Chairs,Powered Wheelchairs Access to premises: Premises are wheelchair…
Action for M.E.
Aims: To improve the lives of people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), while working towards a greater understanding of the illness and ultimately a cure. Action for M.E. is the only charity in the UK supporting people with M.E. of all ages, providing support and information. Action for M.E.’s 2022-2027 strategy, ‘Shaping our Future Together’, has…
Audio Description Association (Scotland)
Aims: To promote the inclusion of blind and partially sighted people at theatre, cinema, sport and cultural events by offering a commentary, which is received through a headset, and which does not obtrude on dialogue. Services provided: Campaigns to raise the profile and standards of audio description nationwide Offers training for audio describers to a…