National

Sailability Scotland
www.ryascotland.org.uk
Works with sailing clubs across Scotland to develop opportunities for disabled people to take part in sailing.
RYA Sailability Scotland
Caledonia House
1 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh EH12 9DQ
0131 317 7388

The Seagull Trust
http://www.seagulltrust.org.uk/
Offers free canal cruising for disabled people on the Union, Forth and Clyde, and Caledonian Canals. There are four branches based at Falkirk, Inverness, Kirkintilloch and Ratho. Daily cruising and holiday cruising is available.
Seagull Trust Cruises
Bantasksine Park
Falkirk
West Lothian FK1 5PT
01324 627 600

Fish Scotland
http://www.fishpal.com/
Is an organisation which provides detailed information on all aspects of fishing in Scotland. They have information for disabled people on accessible fisheries, adapted equipment and other fishing organisations.
FishScotland Ltd
Stichill House
Kelso
Scotland TD5 7TB
01573 470 612

British Disabled Angling Association
www.bdaa.co.uk
Develops coarse, sea and game angling opportunities for disabled people and promotes the cause of disability angling. Produces an access guide for fisheries and a booklet on adapted equipment. Provides an advisory service on fishery accessibility

The Scottish Lame Ducks Disabled Angling Club
Club run by disabled anglers for disabled anglers. Organises competitions and fun days. Members represent the club at all major Scottish angling competitions.
7 Barbara Stocks Lane
Culross
Fife KY12 8HQ
John Hood, Secretary 01383 881 476

Robert Gibson Bevan
Designs and manufactures aids to assist anglers with arm and hand disabilities.
Little Langley
Bardney Road
Wragby Market Rasen
Lincolnshire LN8 5JE
01673 858 387

The Wheelyboat Trust
http://www.wheelyboats.org/
Provides wheelyboats to fisheries across the UK to enable wheelchair using anglers to get out on the water and fish. There are 13 wheelyboats at different locations around Scotland, including Highland, Perthshire and Fife.
01798 342 222.

British Disabled Water Ski Association
www.bdwsa.org
Promotes water skiing for people with physical or learning disabilities.

Wheelchair Curling
www.royalcaledoniancurlingclub.org
There are a number of wheelchair curling clubs across Scotland.
Royal Caledonian Curling Club
Cairnie House
Avenue K Ingliston Showground
Newbridge EH28 8NB.
0131 333 3003

Wheelchair Dancing
www.wheelchairdance.co.uk
There are around six wheelchair dance clubs in Scotland who participate in competitions and festivals. For more information about wheelchair dancing and to find out whether there is a club near you, check the website

Walking on Air
http://www.walkingonair.org.uk/
Utilises the facilities at the Scottish Gliding Centre (SGC), based at Portmoak Airfield, to provide an opportunity for people with disabilities and a sense of adventure, to be able to fly a modified K21 glider
Walking On Air
Scottish Gliding Centre
Portmoak Airfield
Scotlandwell KY13 9JJ
01592 840 222

Artlink
http://www.artlinkedinburgh.co.uk/
Provides an escort service (to those who are registered with them) to arts venues within Lothian for anyone who has a physical disability, mental health problem, learning difficulty or simply needs help with stairs and getting there. You pay the cost of your own ticket: your escort’s ticket and transport costs are met by Artlink.
Artlink
13a Spittal Street
Edinburgh EH3 9DY
0131 229 3555

Contact the elderly
http://www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk/
We help people aged 75 or older. They are lonely, live at home on their own and are unable to easily get out of the house unaided. Small local groups use volunteer drivers who each pick up 1 or 2 elderly people from their own homes. They take them to the home of a volunteer host where the volunteers and older people spend a few hours together with afternoon tea, usually on a Sunday. Each group normally meets once a month, welcomed into the homes of different hosts.
Morna O’May 01786 871 264 or helpline 0800 716 543

Gardening Friends
Group still in formation, aims to provide a focused befriending service, based on garden sharing to adults with disabilities and to older people
Mel Spence 07889 207 824

Carry on Gardening
http://www.carryongardening.org.uk/
National charity that helps people with a disability to start or continue gardening.

Walks with Wheel Chairs
http://www.walkswithwheelchairs.com/
The only UK web-site totally dedicated to providing free information on routes that are suitable for wheelchair users throughout the UK

Healthy walks
www.pathsforall.org.uk
Paths for All is a national charity promoting walking for health

Listening Books
www.listening-books.org.uk
Provides a postal and internet audiobook service to anyone who finds it difficult to read books in the usual way. Membership fees start from as little as £20 per year.
020 7407 9417

Talking Newspapers
www.tnauk.org.uk
Providing national newspapers and magazines in audio on tape, CD, DAISY CD and by MP3 download, and in digital full-text format by, e-mail, download and CD-ROM for visually impaired and print disabled people who find reading a strain.
01435 866 102.

Newspeak Talking Newspaper for the Blind
Production of a monthly cassette newsletter for blind persons
07984 226 601 evenings/weekends only

Large Print Book Shop
http://www.largeprintbookshop.co.uk/
The UK’s leading stockist of large print and audio books
01763 252 687

British Wireless for the Blind Fund
www.blind.org.uk
Supplying radio and audio sets to all registered blind and partially sighted people who are in need
10 Albion Place
Maidstone
Kent ME14 5DZ
01622 754 757

Cue and Review Recording Service
Print Speaking to the Blind enabling blind and partially sighted people access to The Herald, Sunday Herald, Evening Times, Scottish Sun, Radio Times Scotland, Inside Soap, Earth Matters, SFX, Star Trek, Empire and More magazines or newspapers. All for a membership fee of 70p per week. Available on audio cassette, compact disc or as a podcast.
Cue and Review Recording Service
Crowhill Business Centre
18 Crowhill Road
Bishopbriggs
Glasgow
Scotland G64 1QY
0141 563 0306

Deaf Action
http://www.deafaction.org/
Provides various pieces of equipment for deaf people including headphones, door bells etc
49 Albany Street
Edinburgh EH1 3QY
0131 556 3128

VocalEyes
www.vocaleyes.co.uk
Nationwide audio description company for blind and partially sighted people providing access to the best in the arts.
020 7375 1043

Cinema Exhibitors’ Association Card
http://www.ceacard.co.uk/
This is a national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema. To apply for the card, you will need to meet one or more of the following criteria: a) Be in receipt of the disability living allowance or attendance allowance. b) Be a registered blind person. The card is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. A processing fee of £5.50 is chargeable per card. This is to be sent along with the completed application
The Card Network
Network House
St Ives Way
Sandycroft CH5 2QS
Tel: 0845 123 1292 Minicom / Text phone: 0845 123 1297

Cinema subtitles a Audio
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/
Information regarding subtitles and audio description for cinemas

Gov.uk
https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits
Information website providing useful information on benefits, carer’s allowance, disability benefits etc

Benefits Enquiry Line
Get advice and information on the benefits you can claim if you’re disabled or you’re a carer.
Freephone: 0800 882 200 / Textphone: 0800 243 355

Turn2us
www.turn2us.org.uk
A charitable service which helps people access the money available to them – through welfare benefits, grants and other help. A free, accessible website has been designed to help you find appropriate sources of financial support, quickly and easily, based on your particular needs and circumstances.Our free and confidential helpline is open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday
0808 802 2000

Money advice service
http://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/
Our advice and information is available online, over the phone and face to face. We provide tailored money advice to help you make choices throughout your life, whatever your circumstances.
0300 500 5000

National Insurance number
Lost numbers
0845 915 7006 / Textphone: 0845 915 3296

Citizens Advice Bureau
http://www.cas.org.uk/

Carer’s Allowance Unit
https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance-unit
General enquiries about Carer’s Allowance
Palatine House
Lancaster Road
Preston
Lancashire PR1 1HB
0845 608 4321

Carers UK
www.carersuk.org
Provides information and advice for people caring for someone. Can put people in touch with other carers or groups.
0808 808 7777 or 020 7378 4999

Carers Scotland
http://www.carerscotland.org/
Carers Scotland
The Cottage
21 Pearce Street
Glasgow G51 3UT
0141 445 3070

Carers Trust Professionals Website
www.professionals.carers.org
Our aim is to provide you with access to knowledge sourced from our nationwide network of carers’ centres and schemes that will help you provide the best quality of support to the carers that you work with.

YCNet
www.youngcarers.net
Website and online support service for young people aged 18 and under in the UK, who help to look after someone in their family who has an illness, disability, drug/alcohol addiction or mental health condition.

Care Break Scotland
www.sharedcarescotland.org.uk
Online Information service – a registered national charity, which was formed to promote and support the development of short breaks (respite care) throughout Scotland.
01383 622462

Cinnamon Trust
http://www.cinnamon.org.uk/
A national network of over 10,000 community service volunteers has been established to provide practical help when any aspect of day to day care poses a problem – for example, walking the dog for a housebound owner.
10 Market Square
Hayle
Cornwall TR27 4HE
01736 757 900

Pet Fostering Scotland
www.pfss.org.uk
If, through accident or illness, they are temporarily unable to care for their much loved pet and relatives or neighbours are unable to help, Pet Fostering Scotland helps to co-ordinate short-term foster care
0844 811 9909

Shaw Trust
www.shaw-trust.org.uk
Is a national charity which supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently.
CBC House
24 Canning Street
Edinburgh
0131 272 2776

Momentum Scotland
www.momentumscotland.org
Operates a range of employment support and training programmes, designed to assist people to return to or sustain work.
Pavilion
7 Watermark Park
325 Govan Road
Glasgow G51 2SE
0141 419-5299

My World of work
www.myworldofwork.co.uk
Learning something new can help you build your confidence, improve your job prospects and boost your career.
0808 100 1050

Learn Direct Scotland
www.myworldofwork.co.uk
Learning something new can help you build your confidence, improve your job prospects and boost your career.
0808 100 1050

AbilityNet
www.abilitynet.org.uk
National charity helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.
Freephone 0800 269 545 (if you call from home) or 01926 312 847 (if you call from work, minicom accessible)

The Open University
www.open.ac.uk
Offers part-time higher education with distance learning materials for undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in many subjects
0845 300 6090

British Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org.uk/
British Red Cross Society can lend or hire home equipment for people with disabilities i.e. wheelchairs, commodes. (short term loan)
West Point House
69 North Gyle Terrace
Edinburgh EH12 8JY
0131 338 5700

CosyFeet
www.cosyfeet.com
Extra roomy footwear, socks and hosiery Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. Able to request brochures regarding products for patients. Also stock mobility aids to buy on-line.
01458 449 035

Help my mobility
www.help-my-mobility.co.uk
To provide information on mobility products to aid you in purchasing the right product for your needs. To put you in contact with a reputable and reliable mobility company which adhere to not only our strict checks, but also relevant checks laid down by the Trading Standards.
0845 838 7 085

Ricability
www.ricability.org.uk
An independent consumer research charity providing free, practical and unbiased reports for older and disabled people
Ricability Unit
G03 The Wenlock Business Centre
50-52 Wharf Road
London N1 7EU
020 7427 2460 Textphone: 020 7427 2469

Forth Valley Sensory Centre
Redbrae Road
Camelon
Falkirk FK1 4DD
01324 590 888

West Lothian Sensory Resource Centre
Sensory Resource Centre
St John’s Hospital
Livingston EH54 6PP
01506 774 497

RNIB Scotland
http://www.rnib.org.uk/
Our specialist technology officers advise blind and partially sighted adults and young people and their supporters on the latest technology available. Provides an online shop to purchase equipment
12-14 Hillside Crescent
Edinburgh EH7 5EA
0131 652 3140

UCanDoIT
www.ucandoit.org.uk
Teaches disabled people computer and internet skills
020 7730 7766

CHSS Welfare Grants
http://www.chss.org.uk/
CHSS offers a system to those affected by chest, heart and stroke illness. For further information about eligibility, please contact Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland,
65 North Castle Street
Edinburgh EH2 3LT
0131 225 6963

ECAS Grants
http://www.ecas-edinburgh.org/
The criteria for the grant fund is physically disabled residents of Edinburgh and the Lothians. Applications are considered wherever possible within 4 weeks and consideration is given to anything not provided by statutory sources. Applications can be fast tracked if the person is in receipt of income support or pension credit and disability living allowance (DLA) care and/or mobility components. Where ever possible ECAS purchases goods & holidays direct from the supplier. The maximum grant considered is normally £500, although consideration will be given to larger grants in some exceptional circumstances. Grants for specialised equipment will be considered, provided the equipment is not available through statutory sources and that an assessment has been carried out. Consideration will also be given to applications requesting funding towards holidays, kitchen white goods (washing machine etc) computer equipment, beds.
Ecas Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
0131 475 2344

Drinkline
A national helpline offering free, confidential help to callers worried about their own drinking, information and self-help materials, support to families and friends of people who are drinking, and advice to callers on where to go for help. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
0800 7 314 314

Alcohol
www.infoscotland.com/alcohol
Find out everything you need to know about alcohol

Alcohol Focus Scotland
http://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/
Scottish charity dedicated to raising awareness of, and reducing the significant health and social harm caused by, alcohol.
2nd Floor
166 Buchanan Street
Glasgow G1 2LW
0141 572 6700

Al-Anon Scotland
http://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/
Al-Anon provides group support to people affected by someone else’s drinking. Members share their experiences, strengths and hopes at meetings to help each other cope. Also provide a Teen service
Unit 6
Mansfield Park
22 Mansfield Street
Partick
Glasgow G11 5QP
Tel: 0141 339 8884 24hr: Helpline 0141 339 8884

Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
National Helpline
0845 76 97 555

Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Glasgow Alcoholics Anonymous, Northern Service Office
Baltic Chambers
50 Wellington St
Glasgow G2 6HJ
0141 226 2214

Alcohol Concern
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse
Alcohol Concern
64 Leman Street
London E1 8EU
020 7264 0510

Cocaine Anonymous Scotland
http://www.cascotland.org.uk/
Cocaine Anonymous (CA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they might solve their problem with cocaine. A number of CA meetings are held across Edinburgh. For the nearest one, check their website or contact CA directly.
Cocaine Anonymous Scotland
PO Box 2816
Glasgow G61 9AX
0141 959 6363

Scottish Drug service
www.scottishdrugservices.com
Access contact information and details for over 200 agencies in Scotland who can help with drug treatment and care

Families Anonymous (Scotland)
www.famanon.org.uk
Families Anonymous (FA) provides support for relatives and friends concerned about the use of drugs or related behaviour problems. For the nearest group meeting, check their website or call their helpline.
0845 1200 660

Know the Score (Scotland)
www.knowthescore.info
Know the Score is a Scottish government campaign to tackle drugs in Scotland. Its website provides information and advice for the public, parents and professionals, including a free confidential 24-hour drugs information and advice helpline.
0800 587 587 9

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
www.ukna.org
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they might solve their problem with drugs. A number of NA meetings are held across Edinburgh. For the nearest one, check their website or contact NA directly.
0300 999 1212

Mental health related emergency
Urgent mental health assessments are undertaken by the Mental Health Assessment Service (MHAS) based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
0131 537 6000

Edinburgh Crisis Centre
Provides a 24 hour freephone helpline (0808 801 0414) and one-to-one support in the centre for people in Edinburgh who are 18 years old and over and who use or have used mental health services. An alternative freephone text phone is available for deaf and hard of hearing people on 0808 801 0415.

Samaritans
If you are feeling distressed, in a state of despair, suicidal or need emotional support, contact Samaritans. Your call will be confidential and will be taken by a trained Samaritans volunteer. The phoneline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
08457 90 90 90

Breathing Space
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk
Support line for people and carers suffering from low mood/depression
0800 83 85 87

Depression Alliance Scotland (DAS)
www.dascot.org
11 Alva Street
Edinburgh EH2 4PH
0845 123 23 20 or 0131 467 3050

Penumbra
http://www.penumbra.org.uk/
Supports mental health by providing supported living/tenancy support services/residential respite care services and services for young people
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
0131 475 2380

Stresswatch
www.stresswatchscotland.org
Aid and support in the recovery of people who suffer from stress, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorders.
01563 574 144

Bluebell at Parentline Scotland
www.bluebellday.org.uk
Awareness raising about postnatal depression and a helpline:
0800 3 457 457

Health in Mind
www.health-in-mind.co.uk
Provides various opportunities for people with mental health difficulties such as befriending, accommodation and respite services and much more.
40 Shandwick Place
Edinburgh
EH2 4RT
0131 225 8508

Health in Mind Information Resource Centre
Provides up to date, easily accessible information related to mental health and well-being, creating opportunities for people to source information and resources which support recovery.
40 Shandwick Place
Edinburgh EH2 4RT
0131 243 0106

The Orchard Centre (part of Health in Mind)
Has a long and successful history of providing quality services to people living in the Midlothian area who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
0131 663 5533

Edspace
www.edspace.org.uk
Edinburgh mental health information offers advice, fact sheets, directory of services, infpformation on 1:1 support agencies, help with employment etc.

Moodjuice
www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk
For fast and direct access to self help resources including panic, bereavement

Northumberland Tyne and Weir NHS Leaflet Resources
http://www.ntw.nhs.uk/pic/leaflet.php
Website providing useful information and patient leaflets regarding various issues which can be downloaded in various formats to suit people with speech issues etc. Also provides leaflets in different languages.

Welcome to Support in Mind Scotland
www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk
Support in Mind Scotland works to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of people affected by serious mental illness. This includes those who are family members, carers and supporters.
6 Newington Business Centre
Dalkeith Road Mews
Edinburgh EH16 5GA
0131 662 4359

The Edinburgh Carers Officer
Provides support to carers, families and friends of people with a serious mental illness. Practical advice, emotional support, information and contact with other carers can be provided. Monday – Thursday 9.00 am – 5.00pm
Unit 6
Newington Business Centre
Dalkeith Road Mews
Edinburgh EH16 5GA
0131 662 2280

nhs24.com
http://www.nhs24.com/
Provides comprehensive up-to-date health information and self care advice for people in Scotland.
08454 24 24 24

NHS Choices
www.nhs.uk
Provides health and advice on various medical conditions and advice about healthy eating etc. (Links to services are England only)

Smokeline
0800 84 84 84

QUIT
http://www.quit.org.uk/
Independent charity whose aim is to save lives by helping smokers to stop
63 St.Marys Axe
London EC3A 8AA
0 207 469 0400 Quitline 0800 00 22 00

QUIT in Other Languages
Mondays Bengali 0800 00 22 44 1pm-9pm / Tuesdays – Gujarati 0800 00 22 55 1pm-9pm / Wednesdays – Hindi 0800 00 22 66 1pm-9pm / Thursdays- Punjabi 0800 00 22 77 1pm-9pm / Sundays Urdu 0800 00 22 88 1pm-9pm / Turkish and Kurdish speaking smokers can ring every Thursday and Sunday, 1pm-9pm on 0800 00 22 99

Outsiders
www.outsiders.org.uk
Provides information and leaflets regarding sexuality for disabled people .
4S Leroy House
435 Essex Road
London N1 3QP
020 7354 8291

FPA
www.fpa.org.uk
Offers a database of local sexual health services, information and publications.
Scotland Office
Scotland Office FPA Unit
10 Firhill Business Centre
76 Firhill Road
Glasgow G20 7BA
0845 122 8690

Sexual Health Scotland
www.sexualhealthscotland.co.uk
The NHS Scottish Support Groups Directory has local and national organisations ready to help you with any sexual health questions

Terrence Higgins Trust
www.tht.org.uk
Information, advice and support for anyone affected by HIV
0141 332 383

Waverley Care
www.waverleycare.org
Care and support for people living with HIV and Hepatitis C, their partners, families and carers
0131 558 1425

LGBT Youth Scotland
http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/
National youth organisation working towards the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in the life of Scotland. We provide a range of services and opportunities for young people, families and professionals.
40 Commercial Street
Leith
Edinburgh EH6 6JD
0 131 555 3940

Take Life On
http://www.takelifeon.co.uk/

Eat Well
http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/

Community Food & Health Scotland
www.communityfoodandhealth.org.uk
Community-based initiatives near you for healthy affordable food

SALT
http://www.salt.gov.uk/
This website provides information as part of the Food Standards Agency’s campaign to reduce salt intake

British Dietetic Assoc fact sheets
www.bda.uk.com
Offers a number of useful healthy eating leaflets

Health in my Language
www.healthinmylanguage.com
This website lets you find information about health related services in Scotland which has been translated into different languages. You will find information about health and health services.

Wiltshire farm Foods
www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com
Delivered frozen meals
0800 773 773

Our Kitchen To Yours
www.ourkitchentoyours.co.uk
An experienced, family run business preparing, cooking, freezing and delivering quality, traditional, home-cooked style food at realistic prices
Unit 16
Burnhouse Industrial Estate
Whitburn
West Lothian EH47 0LQ
01501 740 440

Oakhouse foods
www.oakhousefoods.co.uk
Delivered frozen meals
0845 643 2009

Pneumbra
http://www.penumbra.org.uk/
Visiting support for people with mental health/ acquired brain injury who are finding it difficult to maintain tenancies
6(2F1) Cambridge Street
Edinburgh EH2 1DYY
0131 221 9607

Freespace
www.freespacescotland.org.uk
People with severe physical disabilities who want to control their own lives. Clients with acquired brain injury. Visiting Support. Support to enable severely physically disabled adults to live their lives in the way they wish and to have full control in their own lives. All aspects of Personal Care, one to one.
Freespace,
2 Duff Street Lane
Edinburgh EH11 2HS
0131 346 9030

Carr-Gomm Scotland
www.carrgomm.org
People who need support for whatever reason, whatever amount or whatever their age. Not limited to any particular client group. Need to be aged 16+ and vulnerable.
Carr Gomm Head Office
11 Harewood Road
Edinburgh EH16 4NT
0300 666 3030

Capability Scotland’s Community Living Services
http://www.capability-scotland.org.uk/
Provide support to disabled adults who live in their own homes, some with carers or families and some on their own. Some people are referred to the service by their social worker. You can contact us directly if you receive Direct Payments or the Independent Living Fund
Head Office
Westerlea
11 Ellersly Road
Edinburgh EH12 6HY
Telephone: 0131 337 9876 Textphone: 0131 346 2529

Link Living
www.linkhousing.co.uk

Places for people Scotland
www.placesforpeoplecareandsupport.co.uk
Provides various support services

Acquired brain injury support in West Lothian
Provide specialist care and support for people with acquired brain injuries contact
72 Sutherland Way
Knightsridge
Livingston
West Lothian EH54 8HU
01506 434 869

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland
www.trfs.org.uk
Support people with mental health issues, learning disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, people with a forensic label and people on the autistic spectrum. Care and support is available 24-hours a day, 7 days-a-week or for a smaller numbers of hours providing housing support to help people maintain their tenancies.
East Regional Office
10-12 Pentland Court
The Saltire Centre
Glenrothes
Fife KY6 2DA
01592 774 967

The Thistle Foundadtion
http://www.thistle.org.uk/
Supported Living – each service we provide is individually designed around the person we support, we can offer support to people requiring as little as 30 mins per week to 24 hours.
Jacqueline Deans Support Services Manager, east of Scotland 0131 661 3366Margaret McMahon Support Services Manager, east of Scotland 0131 661 3366

Deaf Action
www.deafaction.org
Deaf Action provides housing support service to adults who are deaf, living in their own homes contact
49 Albany Street
Edinburgh EH1 3QY
0131 557 0419

SSAFA Forces Help
www.ssafa.org.uk
Help and support those who serve in our Armed Forces and those who used to serve
New Haig House
Logie Green Road
Edinburgh EH7 4HQ
0131 557 1697

Army Benevolent Fund
www.armybenfund.org
For 65 years the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) has worked tirelessly to provide support to serving soldiers, former soldiers and their families in times of need. The people we support include those with disabilities or mental illness, people experiencing homelessness or unemployment, and older people.
The Castle
Edinburgh EH1 2YT
0131 310 5132

RNBT
http://www.rnbt.org.uk/
Gives help in case of need to serving and ex-serving Royal Naval ratings and Royal Marines and their dependents.
The RNBT Headquarters
Castaway House
311 Twyford Avenue
Portsmouth PO2 8RN
023 9269 0112

RAF Benevolent Fund
www.rafbf.org
RAF’s leading welfare charity providing practical, financial and – in some cases – emotional support to all members of the RAF family, from childhood through to old age.
67 Portland Place
London W1B 1AR
0800 169 2942

RAF Benevolent Fund – Scotland, Ireland, North England
www.rafbf.org
20 Queen Street
Edinburgh EH2 1JX
0131 225 6421

Royal British Legion
www.britishlegion.org.uk
We can provide funds in a temporary crisis, such as homelessness, or assist with loans for property repairs
08457 725 725

Poppy Scotland
www.poppyscotland.org.uk
Poppy Scotland supports veterans and their dependents by providing direct financial assistance to individuals
New Haig House
Logie Green Road
Edinburgh
0131 557 2782

Scottish Charities Warehouse
The Albion Trust,
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
0131 4752684

Salvation Army Furniture store
13 Bangor Road
Edinburgh EH6 5JY
0 131 5546107

FirstStop
www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk
Provides support and advice for seniors as well as an information service for carers covering care, housing, finance and rights both through its website and our telephone advice line.
0800 377 7070

Insulation measures from an energy supplier
Free or subsidised insulation from an energy supplier to make your home more energy efficient. A big source of heat loss for many homes comes from un-insulated cavity walls. And if you have loft insulation that is less than 60mm thick you will also be losing a lot of heat through your ceiling. This part of the package aims to make sure lofts and cavity walls are insulated and homes are made toasty warm. If you’re a home-owner or a private-sector tenant and receive benefits or are 70 or over, to find out more call the Home Energy Scotland Hotline
801 512 012

Energy Efficiency Measures
Measures funded by the Scottish Government to make your home warmer and cheaper to heat, for example heating systems; such as central heating or a new boiler, and loft and cavity wall insulation. If you’re a homeowner or a private-sector tenant, have lived in the home for at least 1 year, and are either; pregnant, have a child under 16, are 60 or over, receive the highest rate of the care component or the higher rate of the mobility component of disability living allowance or war pensions equivalents, receive Carer’s Allowance or are terminally ill (in receipt of DS1500 certificate) then call the Home Energy Scotland Hotline
802 512 012

Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) Advice Line
http://www.chss.org.uk/advice-line-nurses/contact-us/?status=open
Trained nurses are available to answer your questions on chest, heart and stroke illnesses. It is a confidential help line and calls are free from mobiles and landlines. Monday-Friday 9.30am – 4.00pm
Adviceline@chss.org.uk
​0808 801 0899 (free from mobiles and landlines)

Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland Booklets and information leaflets
http://www.chss.org.uk/stroke-information-and-support/resources-help/orderdownload-stroke-booklets-factsheets/
CHSS has a comprehensive stroke series of booklets, factsheets and video about stroke. See website for the latest Publications List
0131 225 6963

Different Strokes
http://www.differentstrokes.co.uk/
A National Charity launched by young stroke survivors for young stroke survivors, for the purposes of active self-help and mutual support.
0845 130 7172

The Stroke association
www.stroke.org.uk
National charity which provides information about stroke.
0303 303 3100

Connect (The Communication Disability Network)
http://www.ukconnect.org/
16-18 Marshalsea Road
Southwark
London, SE1 1HL
0207 367 0840

Speakability (Information & Advice on Aphasia)
http://www.speakability.org.uk/
1 Royal Street
London SE1 7LL
020 7261 9572 Helpline: 080 8808 9572 (10-4)

Epilepsy Action
www.epilepsy.org.uk
0808 800 5050

Epilepsy Scotland
www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk
Edinburgh Office
28 Drumsheugh Gardens
Edinburgh EH3 7RN
0131 226 5458 Helpline 0808 800 2200

National Society for epilepsy
www.epilepsynse.org.uk
NSE, the largest medical charity for epilepsy in the UK, provides information and support to people affected by epilepsy and professionals UK Epilepsy Helpline.
01494 601 400 (10am-4pm, Monday to Friday)

Brain and Spine Foundation
www.brainandspine.org.uk
Organization which provides information about various neurological conditions . Information booklets and factsheets are available to download
0808 808 1000 during the opening hours

Brain Help
www.brainhelp.co.uk
Scottish website addressing the challenges faced as a result of brain haemorrhage or brain injury for sufferers, there families and carers

BASIC (Brain and Spinal Charity)
www.basiccharity.org.uk
BASIC is a specialist resource for people and their families in crisis followinga traumatic brain injury or neurological diagnosis. This includes people recovering from severe head injury, brain haemorrhage, brain tumour and otherbrain-related conditions such as stroke and brain cancer.
National helpline 0870 750 0000

AVM support UK
www.avmsupport.org.uk
Unique group working throughout the UK offering free patient advice, information and support

BASH- Brain Aneurysm AVM self help group
Support group once a month for patients and carers based at DCN monthly
0800 073 2772

Child Brain Injury (CBIT)
www.cbituk.org
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
0131 475 2598

RNIB
www.rnib.org.uk
Edinburgh and Lothians
12-14 Hillside Crescent
Edinburgh EH7 5DZ
0131 652 3140

RNIB Scotland Resource Centre
0131 557 1004

Sensory Resource Centre
St John’s Hospital
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian EH54
01506 774 490

Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARS)
www.strokecorecompetencies.org
This e-learning resource provides a learning tool for health and social care staff to enable them to become more knowledgeable and skilful in the challenging area of stroke care

The Knowledge Network
www.knowledge.scot.nhs.uk
Provides evidence, information, e-learning and community tools. It supports all staff to find, share and use knowledge in day to day work and learning

NHS inform
www.nhsinform.co.uk
National health information service providing a co-ordinated approach and a single source of quality assured health information for the public in Scotland

Patient UK
www.patient.co.uk

Health talk online
www.healthtalkonline.org
Lets you share in other people’s experiences of health and illness

You health talk
www.youthhealthtalk.org
This is a website about young people’s real life experiences of health and lifestyle

Lifestyle Management Programmes
http://www.thistle.org.uk/
The courses are about achieving control over your situation and practicing effective self management strategies by building confidence, boosting self esteem through experiencing small successes and benefiting from the supportive environment within The Thistle Foundation facility.
The Thistle Foundation
Niddrie Mains Road
Edinburgh EH16 4EA
0131 661 3366 or Lifestyle team on 0131 656 7345

Disabled Persons Railcard
http://www.disabledpersonsrailcard.co.uk/
0845 605 0525 Text Phone 0845 601 0132

Senior Persons Railcard
http://www.senior-railcard.co.uk/
People over the age of 60 can also apply for a senior person’s railcard. This will give a 1/3 off standard class travel for a period of 12 months at a cost of £24

Motability
The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to use their government-funded mobility allowances to obtain a new car, powered wheelchair or scooter.
0845 456 4566 Minicom: 0845 675 0009

Women’s Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS)
Car schemes which may organize transport in the scheme’s locality. Some schemes limit themselves to transporting to hospital, GP’s surgery, shopping or providing or occasional or emergency service – other schemes are more flexible
0845 600 5885

DVLA Drivers Medical Group
http://www.direct.gov.co.uk/
Information for drivers with medical conditions.
0300 790 6806

Forum of Mobility Centres
www.mobility-centres.org.uk
Advice on driving for disabled people.
0800 559 3636

National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD)
http://www.nabd.org.uk/
An organisation which provides help, in the form of grants, learner machines and obtaining discounted insurance for disabled people who wish to ride motorcycles
Unit 20,
The Bridgewater Centre
Robson Avenue
Urmston
Manchester M41 7TE
0844 415 4849

Traveline
http://www.traveline.info/index.html
Traveline Scotland website, where you can plan any public transport journey within Scotland
0871 200 22 33

Radar
www.radar.org.uk
Provides information about the National Key Scheme for disabled toilets and locations
020 7250 3222

Tourism for all
http://www.tourismforall.org.uk/
This provides information to help disabled and older people to make independent holiday and travel arrangements. Where possible they try to find accessible accommodation and travel services that are open to all rather than only for disabled people. They inspect accommodation in the UK and can make reservations for you in B&Bs, farmhouses, hotels and in self catering accommodation.
Tel: 0845 124 9971 Minicom: 0845 124 9976

MediPAL
www.medipal.org.uk
MediPAL is a plastic hard wearing card, the size of a credit card that is used as an emergency ID card or an emergency contact card. The card costs £11.99 if applied for online or £14.99 via application form which you can either download or you can call 24 hour help line
0845 603 4604

Shop mobility
Shop mobility is a scheme, which lends wheelchairs (electric or manual) to people with limited mobility that wish to shop at the Gyle, Almondvale and the Mound. The service is free of charge and a volunteer may be available to accompany you if required. For further information telephone
Edinburgh Mobile Unit 0131 225 9559 Mobile: 07968 325 661
Gyle Tel: 0131 317 1460
Ocean Terminal Tel: 0131 475 9408
Almondvale Tel: 01506 442 744
Falkirk Area Tel: 01324 630 500
Coatbridge Tel: 01236 605 795
Motherwell Tel: 01698 303 199 / 01698 309 467
Stirling Tel: 01786 449 606

Disabled Go
www.disabledgo.info
Detailed access information for people with disabilities across the UK

UPDATE
http://www.update.org.uk/
UPDATE is Scotland’s national disability information service and provides a range of services to information providers throughout Scotland
0131 669 1600