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Consumer Information:Frequently Asked Questions
Through our helpline we receive enquiries spanning a wide range of different topics. Here is a selection of those most asked:
How can I update my organisations details on your Scottish Disability Directory?
The Scottish Disability Directory is the only directory of its kind in Scotland. It provides access to information on thousands of disability organisations and support groups, both local and national.
To update your organisations details then please download and fill in the document below or email us and we can send you out a copy.
How can I search for a local disability support group near me?
Local and community based sources of support can be fantastic places to let you know a range of other support services in your area. You can search for local support groups for adults and children in Scotland using our Scottish Disability Directory. Local support groups can offer disability information and advice, help, support and assistance to disabled people, their family members and carers. Additionally they might run social events or meet ups within your area.
To search our Scottish Disability Directory follow the instructions below:
1. Make your way to our Scottish Disability Directory page on the website
2. Under the ‘Category’ section, select ‘Disability and Support groups’
3. Choose your Local Authority
4. Click on ‘Search database’ and see what comes up
We are always working to improve our Scottish Disability Directory and are looking to add smaller local support groups. If you know of any groups that are not currently on the directory then please contact us and we can get them added at no cost. If you cannot find a local disability support group within your area using our directory then please give us a call and we can look further into for you.
Helpline: 0300 323 9961
Consumer Information:Search for Local Organisations
Our quick search tool can connect you to over 3000 service providers, suppliers and organisations supporting people across Scotland. To find support near you, simply enter your search term and select your local authority.
| Organisation | Description |
|---|---|
| Action Group | Offer a range of services to people with learning difficulties |
| Action in Mind | Aims: To increase social awareness and understanding of mental health To improve the quality of life for clients and carers by assisting them through appropriate services and projects To ensure services and projects are at all times relevant to the cli… |
| Action Medical Research (Scotland) | Provides grants for vital medical research |
| Action on Elder Abuse | Information and support to older people experiencing abuse |
| Action on Elder Abuse Scotland | A helpline in Scotland for anyone concerned about harm or abuse of an older person |
| Action on Hearing Loss | Changing the world for deaf and hard of hearing people |
| Addison’s Disease Self Help Group | Aims: The ADSHG is here to support the Addison’s community and their healthcare providers to promote better medical understanding of this rare condition, campaign for and support everyone affected by adrenal failure, and fund vital research. Services… |
| ADDiSS – National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service | Provide support for people who suffer from ADHD |
| Adoption UK in Scotland | Aims: To offer information, advice and support to adoptive parents, before, during and after adoption To support long term foster carers or kinship carers To offer information and advice to professionals working with adoptive families To raise awarenes… |
| Advice Direct Scotland | A telephone based advisory service which operates in the Glasgow area |
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