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Useful links: Illness, injury and disability

You can read through this information sheet, or go directly to the sections you want to read by clicking on these links:

• Computers
• Mobility and transport
• Information and advice
• Residential care

Computers

Abilitynet (link opens in a new window)

Helps adults and children with disabilities use computers and the internet by adapting and adjusting their technology.

Broadband Suppliers (link opens in a new window)

Comparison site providing information on broadband services for people with disabilities.

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Mobility and transport

Disabled and Reduced Mobility Airport Guide (link opens in a new window)

Guide to the help that is available at airports for people with mobility problems and tips on travelling with a disability, produced by Parkat, an airport car parking comparison site.

The Forum of Mobility Centres (link opens in a new window)

A network of independent organisations covering England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, who offer professional advice to people who have a medical condition or are recovering from an accident which may affect their ability to use a motor vehicle. It offers assessment and advice on on adaptations to overcome physical problems with vehicle control, wheelchair and scooter loading and transportation, driver or passenger access to vehicles.

Mobility Advice Line (link opens in a new window)

Charity offering free, confidential advice to people with disabilities, their carers, friends and family about all aspects of disability including wheelchairs, scooters, Blue Badge, Mobility Allowance and benefits.

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Information and advice

Directgov (link opens in a new window)

Comprehensive section on issues relating to people with disabilities.

Disability Rights UK (link opens in a new window)

National charity that works to relieve the poverty and improve the living standards of disabled people. They provide information and publications on social security benefits, tax credits and social care to people with disabilities, their families and professional advisers.

Disability Law Service (link opens in a new window)

Provides specialist legal advice and information for disabled people, their families and carers.

Disability Living Foundation (link opens in a new window)

Provides free, impartial advice about all types of daily living equipment and mobility products for adults and children with disabilities, older people, carers and families.

Help the Hospices (link opens in a new window)

Provides information on hospice care and has a finding help section that can help you locate local hospices and palliative care services.

NHS Choices (link opens in a new window)

Consumer site about health issues produced by the NHS.

NHS Direct (link opens in a new window)

Health advice and information.

Patient UK (link opens in a new window)

Extensive directory of websites on health issues and conditions.

Patient Advice and Liaison Service (link opens in a new window)

Service provided by every primary care trust to provide people living in the area with help and information on local healthcare services and support agencies.

The Shaw Trust (link opens in a new window)

Supports people with disabilities or who are disadvantaged to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently. 

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Residential care

NHS Choices (link opens in a new window)

Comprehensive information on funding residential care costs.

Paying for Care (link opens in a new window)

PayingForCare is a website which is designed to help individuals make more informed decisions about the arrangements and funding for their long-term care. The site is equally useful for people who have Powers of Attorney and family members and friends.

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Last updated: 16 April 2012