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…
Edinburgh
Back Up Trust
Aims: The Back-Up Trust inspires people to transform their lives after spinal cord injury. The charity challenges perceptions of disability and run services which grow confidence and independence and offer a supportive network. Services provided: Hold wheelchair skills services at spinal centres and in communities across Scotland and the rest of the UK which are…
Community Help and Advice Initiative (CHAI)
Aims: To ensure that individuals do not suffer due to ignorance of their rights and responsibilities or inability to exercise these rights. Services provided: Free independent advice on Social Security Benefits, Housing Rights, Debt Issues, Council Tax/Rent Arrears. Employability Support. Tenancy Support. OPENING HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Ehlers-Danlos Support UK
Aims: To provide support, advice and information for people with EDS or HSD and their families and friends To heighten awareness among healthcare and other professionals concerning EDS and HSD. To support research to improve understanding of EDS and HSD and to improve healthcare for those affected services provided: Local, peer support provided by trained…
Blackwood Welfare Rights and Money Advice
Welfare rights and Money Advice
STAF – Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum
Aims: To improve support for young people leaving care, by sharing good practice, creating networks and influencing local and national developments. Services provided: Staf is a membership organisation open to all those who have Corporate Parenting responsibilities or who work directly with care leavers. This includes local authorities, health boards, third and independent sector organisations,…