Aims: The Sequal Trust is a small national fundraising Charity, founded in 1968, which is committed to bridging the communication gap for disabled people of all ages throughout the UK. It is their aim to help each of their disabled members to reach their full potential through the provision of suitable communication equipment. To help people to see the person…
East Lothian
Working Families
Details for scottish office below Mission Our mission is to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face in the workplace. We drive positive change by supporting and advocating for working parents and carers, collaborating with employers to build flexible and family-friendly cultures, and influencing government policy. Services provided: Freephone helpline Assist parents to…
Worster-Drought Syndrome Support Group
Aims: To provide information and support for families and people with Worster-Drought Syndrome To raise awareness of Worster-Drought Syndrome with professional workers and other interested individuals. services provided: Offer support and advice via email Provide information Links families. membership: No membership fees, though voluntary contributions are welcomed.
Birds of Paradise Theatre Company
Birds of Paradise is a theatre company based in Scotland that was founded in 1993 – you can find out more about the history of the company on their website. Through our work and activity we want to help bring about positive change in the theatre and arts in Scotland and further afield. We do…
Meningitis Now
Aims: To ensure that every community is aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and that anyone affected has access to support following their experience. Services provided Helpline available Monday- Thursday 9-5p.m and Friday 9-1pm. 0808 801 0388 or email the helpline on helpline@meningitisnow.org Individual support from a local Community Support officer- through home…
ClearVision Project
Aims: To give children and young people a wide range of interesting books which they can share with sighted friends, family and teachers, letting them learn to read more easily. To let braille reading adults share books with sighted children. Services provided: The ClearVision process takes standard children’s picture books and adds the brailled text…