This section of DLF Data contains details of numerous voluntary organisations, Government agencies, support groups and other contacts that may be useful to older and disabled people and their carers. If you find any information that is incorrect please email Data Services to let us know which 'Contact' is incorrect and what information needs changing. If you would like to be added to the database please complete these questions.
The Children's Trust, Tadworth is a national charity providing care, education and therapy to children with multiple disabilities and complex health needs. Services include the UK's largest rehabilitation centre for children and young people with acquired brain injury; short breaks; nursing care for technology-dependent children (e.g. on long-term artificial ventilation) and a residential special school for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) - The School for Profound Education.
Runs art classes for physically disabled people. Organises exhibitions of member's art work. Holds training days for potential class leaders and helpers, Occupational Therapists and carers from resource centres, nursing and residential homes. Talks given on request. A magazine is published three times a year which is available on tape.
Works to ensure that people with disabilities attain their full rights as citizen, by supporting inclusion, influencing Government policy and changing attitudes in partnership with disabled people. It is the only Northen Ireland wide pan disability organisation working with disabled people with various disabilities; physical, mental, sensory and hidden.
Independent Living Centre which provides information on products and organistions to assist people with disabilities and older people to increase and maintain their independence. This is a free service available to any adult residing in Oxfordshire. They have access to equipment for viewing and demonstration to enable moving around in the house or outside, reaching things, preparing or eating food, getting in or out of bed, using the bathroom, going up and down stairs or steps.
An Information Line is available on 01235 524857 (Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm) which provides information such as where to hire a wheelchair, where to find accessible holiday accommodation, how to find a local or national support group for a particular illness. A Resource Handbook is also available on their website.
The Centre is open 5 days a week for general viewing. An appointment is necessary to ensure that the equipment required is available. An Occupational Therapist (OT) is available by appointment on a Monday or Tuesday.
Provide a range of services for physically and mentally disabled adults including vocational training, life skills development, rehabilitation and mobility.
Housing association which runs over 60 projects in the UK providing care and rehabilitation to enable young people with mental health issues, learning disabilities, addiction and other problems to live in the community.
In addition to long and short term residential facilities Richmond Fellowship runs workschemes, day centres, advocacy and community outreach projects.
Through its training & consultancy Service, Richmond Fellowship provide a comprehensive range of training options for its own staff and for other people involved in mental health support and human relations work.
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