Aims: To ensure that everybody can access and benefit from the health and care they need to live well, by ensuring that services are designed and delivered through equal partnership with patients. Services provided: Runs a helpline providing information, support and signposting Free membership for patients Represents the interests of patients to the government, the…
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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.
Canine Concern Scotland Trust (Incorporating Therapet)
Aims: To provide an educational service to promote responsible dog ownership in Scotland To further the role and the care of dogs in Scotland with the help of Government, local authorities or other organisations Services provided: Research into the therapeutic value of animals (dogs especially) Introduce a pet visiting service (Therapet) to homes, schools or…
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…
The Disaway Trust
Aims: To provide group holidays for people with physical disabilities between the age of 16 – 80 years, in the UK and abroad. Services provided: Holiday arrangements for people with physical disabilities Helpers / carers can be provided if the holidaymaker is unable to provide their own. cost: Client pays for the holiday and this…
Pet Fostering Service Scotland
Aims: To provide support to pet owners during crisis situations. Services provided: Provides short term care for the pets of people who are unable to care for them because of crisis situations and are unable to afford kennel fees Fosterers are recruited who can care for the pet in their own home. cost: The cost…
