About domestic abuse: Domestic abuse is controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and/ or violent behaviour (including sexual violence) perpetrated by a partner or an ex-partner. It can begin at any stage during a relationship or after a relationship has ended. Domestic abuse can happen to anyone from any community, and having a disability can potentially increase…
North Lanarkshire
BM Cry-sis
Aims: Provides support and information via a helpline to families with excessively crying and sleepless baby’s. Services provided: Free phone Helpline that can be accessed 365 days a year. Website information Publications. opening hours: Helpline can be accessed from 9.00am to 10.00pm seven days a week.
Disability Beyond Borders
Services provided: We are a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation, charity number: SC044849 At Disability Beyond Borders we advise Governments at National and Local levels, Disabled Peoples Organisations and Disabled People on Accessible Environments, Adaptations and Accessible Transport to enable disabled people to live a life that many non-disabled people take for granted. We will provide…
Shad Sewing Machines
Description of service: Suppliers of domestic sewing machines to schools, colleges, retail, day centres and special needs. Brands:- Bernina, Singer ,Janome, Elna, Silver. Inventor of the wireless sewing machine which is designed especially for pupils who have physical difficulties and pupils with learning disabilities, who cannot manage needlework using a standard sewing machine. A video…
Disabled Motoring UK
Aims: To protect the interests and welfare of disabled drivers, to take a stand on legislation and to provide information and safety related advice to disabled drivers. Services provided: Information: Maintains a telephone / mail answering service Can give advice on DLA, PIP , Blue Badges  and mobility matters, driving licences, insurance, driving assessment and vehicle and  adaptation…
Equal Say
Equal Say provides independent advocacy across North and South Lanarkshire. We work with adults who have learning disabilities, mental ill health, addictions, long term conditions or physical disability. In North Lanarkshire this is for adults up to the age of 64 and in South Lanarkshire this is for all adults Our advocacy partners often have…