Aims: Delivering a Peer Support service designed to meet the needs of our members. Services provided: • Provide daily visits to the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit. Our Peer Support team have sustained a Spinal Cord Injury and focus on understanding the particular concerns of the patient, accompanying them on their rehabilitation journey. •…
September
Orkney Disability Forum
Aims: To enhance the social inclusion of people with disabilities in Orkney. Services provided: Call-in Centre for information on all aspects of disability and equipment Living Aids (aids such as raised toilet seats or washable bed pads can be bought from Orkney Disability Forum) Undertake surveys of public buildings and services with recommendations for improved…
Rescare
The Society for children and adults with learning disabilities and their families
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…
New Lanarkshire College (Additional Support Needs)
Aims: To be a key provider of local, national and international learning opportunities, making a full contribution to the economic, social and cultural life of the local community and meeting the needs of individual learners. Services provided: Extended learning support is available to disabled students. The college can offer practical assistance such as: specialist tutors…
Prostate Scotland
Provide information on the full range of prostate diseases including prostate cancer