DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Techno-Vision Braille Services provide products and services for blind and visually impaired people. Products in the range include keyboard enhancements, Braille software and Braille paper, through to Talking Dictionaries, and Index Braille embossers. Telephone support and fast engineering repairs are available should you experience any problems with any products and training is available on…
East Renfrewshire
Challenger Children’s Fund
Aims: To give financial help to physically disabled children under the age of eighteen who reside in Scotland Summary: Funding is provided to meet a specific need not covered by statutory sources, e.g. clothing, apparatus, equipment, household appliances, furniture, adaptations to home or garden. Grants may be made for holidays. Grants cannot be made retrospectively. Applications:…
Money Advice Scotland
Money Advice Scotland is Scotland’s money charity. We exist to help people in debt, support money advisers, and influence policy. Our mission is to be the driving force towards financial wellbeing for the people of Scotland. Our priorities for the next few years are outlined in our plan. Supporting money advisers We’re a membership organisation and…
Scottish Drugs Forum
Aims: To co-ordinate the work of drugs services and identify gaps in provision. Services provided: Collects and disseminates drugs information Arranges conferences and working groups Offers training and consultancy services.
Childhood Eye Cancer Trust
Aims: To provide support and information to families affected by retinoblastoma, at the point of diagnosis, during treatment and later in life as required To raise awareness of childhood eye cancer with health professionals and the public To promote and fund retinoblastoma related research. services provided: Provides support for anyone affected by retinoblastoma Runs events…
Scottish Huntington’s Association
Aims: To offer information and support to families with Huntington’s disease, their friends and professionals. Services provided: Emotional and practical support for people whose lives are affected by Huntington’s disease Someone to talk to confidentially Liaison with other professionals to help individuals obtain services to which they may be entitled e.g. Benefits Agency and Social…