Our Vision A future free from arthritis Our Mission We won’t rest until everyone with arthritis has access to the treatments and support they need to live the life they choose with real hope of a cure in the future. To deliver our mission we invest in world-class research, deliver high-quality services and campaign on the…
West Lothian
British Deaf Association
Founded in 1890, the British Deaf Association (BDA) is the UK’s only official national representative organisation of British Sign Language (BSL) and Irish Sign Language (ISL) also used in Northern Ireland. We hold international status as an Ordinary Member of the World Federation of the Deaf (a United Nations consultative organisation) since 1957 and a…
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome Association
Aims: To increase public and professional awareness of C.V.S. To provide support and information to patients, families and professionals about C.V.S. services provided: Acts as a resource centre for information on C.V.S. in the U.K. and abroad Promotes and facilitates medical research about C.V.S.
MND Scotland
Aims: To ensure that with people with Motor Neurone Disease secure the care and support they need. Services provided: Advocacy service Specialist equipment loan service Welfare and benefits service Online support groups Grants for people with MND and their care givers Chalet breaks near Oban and St Andrews 1-1 Counselling service. Bereavement support membership: Open…
RNIB Scotland
Aims: To provide a wide range of national services to blind and partially sighted people. Services provided: Welfare rights service Haggeye, the forum for blind and partially sighted young people RNIB Connect Radio Employment and student support network Education/Technology/Resource centre Information and advice Volunteering opportunities.
Artlink – Edinburgh and the Lothians
Arts projects for specific groups, including disabled people