Support and Benefits H - M
Hand Partnership, The
15 Roundtree Close, Norwich.
A charity established in 1987 that repairs, rebuilds and refurbishes disability vehicles, they also supply or hire new and secondhand wheelchairs and scooters.
More information on news and events page.
www.countywidemobilitynorfolk.org
Telephone 01603 415999
Monday to Friday 10-00 until 16-00
Saturday 10-00 until 13-00
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Help the Aged
Help the Aged Senior Line
Tel: 0808 800 6565
web: www.helptheaged.org.uk
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Heron
Heron Local health information for Norfolk - is a local website that provides links to a wide range of information:
• Self-help support groups, statutory and
voluntary agencies.
• Local health and social care services.
• Patient information about a wide range of diseases and conditions.
• Direct links to NHS Direct, NHS UK, UK Online and Department of Health.
web: www.heron.nhs.uk
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Holiday and travel information for disabled and older people.
If you are disabled or an older person with an interest in travelling, then this is the site for you, they have more than 20 years of experience..
This website advertises accessible accomodation for people who may have a disability but wish to travel all over the world. Detailed information and customer reviews that enable you to make an informed decision and travel hassle free. It is run by people who know from their own personal experiences.
web: www.holidaycare.org.uk
Tel: 0845 124 9971
email info@tourismforall.org.uk
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Tourism for all, The Hawkins Suite,
Emham Place, Emham Alamein,
Andover, SP11 6JS
web: www.accessatlast.com
Tel: 01772 814555
Access at Last Ltd., 18 Hazel Grove,
Tarleton, Preston, PR4 6DQ
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Tourism for All (UK) - is a nationally registered charity that provides:-
1. Information to people with disabilities and older people in relation to accessible accomodation and other tourism services
2. Expertise and support to the tourism and hospitality sector to provide accessible services for all
3. A network for organisations and individuals who wish to support their objectives
www.tourismforall.org.uk
TFA c/o Vitalise, Shap Road Ind. Estate,
Shap Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NZ
Telephones
Admin. 0845 124 9974
Info 0845 124 9971
Email info@tourismforall.org.uk
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Housing/Council Tax Benefit
Help with rent or council tax payments, depending on
income, savings and age, contact your local authority.
Working Tax
Credit Helpline
0845 609 5000
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Incapacity Benefit
Paid if the Cared for is unable to work due to disability
or illness.
Tel: 0845 712 3456
web: www.dfwp.gov.uk
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Income Support
Help with living costs if you are on a low income
Tel: Helpline 0845 6032451
www.dfwp.gov.uk
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Independent Living (Norfolk)
This is a support service for people who are considering or using direct payments from Social Services as a means of providing their care service. ILN provides general advice, assistance with recruitment, payroll, money holding and monitoring services for those wishing to be in control of their care arrangements.
15 - 17 Manor Farm Barns, Fox Road,
Framingham Pigot, Norwich, NR14 7PZ
Telephone 01 508 491222
E-mail iln@ncodp.org.uk
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Motability Scheme
An independent non profit making organisation providing mobility solutions for disabled people. Three main ways to use the Moblity component of the higher rate of Disability Living Allowance.
1. A new car on a three year lease.
2. A new or used car on Hire Purchase - up to five years
3. A new or used powered wheelchair or scooter on Hire Purchase - up to three years.
Option 1 is the most popular
www.motability.co.uk