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Useful contacts for mobility equipment and disability aids

Man sitting at the computerThe organisations below can provide information and help on mobility equipment and disability aids.

Assist UK

Assist UK provides details of Disabled Living Centres throughout the UK.

www.assist-uk.org

Care and Repair England

Care and Repair aims to improve the housing and living conditions of older and disabled people in England.

They can give information on repairs, adaptations, funding and finding a reliable builder or tradesman.

www.careandrepair-england.org.uk

Charity Search

Charity Search provides information on sources of funding for older people from a variety of charitable sources.

www.charitysearch.org.uk

Citizens Advice

Your local Citizens Advice Bureau can offer help, advice and information on a whole range of subjects, from benefits, funding, allowances and much more.

www.citizensadvice.org.uk

DirectGov

Directgov is the UK Government's digital service for people in England and Wales. It contains useful information, help and advice about disabled living.

www.direct.gov.uk

Disabled Living Foundation

The Disabled Living Foundation is a national charity that provides free, impartial advice about all types of disability aids.

www.dlf.org.uk

Directory of Social Change

The Directory of Social Change produces A Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need, a list of organisations that will give grants and funding.

www.dsc.org.uk

Mali Jenkins Fund

Our Mali Jenkins Fund gives financial assistance towards equipment, adaptations and respite breaks that improve quality of life for people with Parkinson's.

British Red Cross

Some local Red Cross groups run loan services for some types of equipment.

www.redcross.org.uk

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