What benefits could I be entitled to? |
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dwp.gov.uk  |
Find out more about specific benefits and services.
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thedisabilityexpert |
A guide to Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Disability Benefits.
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benefitsnow.co.uk |
Comprehensive advice about Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance.
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DirectGov - Benefits Helpline |
for Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance |
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Disability Alliance |
Disability Alliance - "Breaking the link between poverty and disability"
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Can I get help with transport? |
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direct.gov.uk |
MAVIS - Mobility Advice and Vehicle Information Service, helps disabled motorists make informed decisions about their own mobility needs.
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motability.co.uk |
The Mobility Scheme was established to provide disable people with safe, reliable and affordable cars. Cars account for 99% of the Schemes activities with powered wheelchairs and scooters making up the balance
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dft.gov.uk |
Government policy, consultation papers and reports relating to transport and disabled people.
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access-able.com |
Information and resources for travelers with special needs.
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Blue Badge for disabled parking |
Details of Blue Badge parking concession, including who can get a badge, where to use the badge and application forms.
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tripscope.org.uk |
Advise and information for people with impaired mobility on overcoming travel difficulties.
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disabledpersons-railcard |
Information on the Disabled Person Rail-card and the discount that it provides for the holder when travelling by train in Britain.
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C2C-Online |
Travel Assistance, offers help with train journeys, arrange assistance with luggage and give accessibility details.
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msi.org.uk |
Advice about buying a car, wheelchair, or scooter and where to go for adaptions and mobility products.
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Bus Pass |
Basildon District Council offer a Bus Pass to residents of the District who are aged 16-69 with certain disabilities.
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Disabled Parking Badge |
The disabled parking badge is issued to people who have a physical disablity which affect their walking and mobility.
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Fareshare |
Offer a low cost, door to door Community Transport Services for people who are unable to access public transport
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Where can I get a Radar Key so that I have access to the disabled toilets? |
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Cashiering Service |
Many of the disabled toilets in the area require a Radar Key. These are available from any Basildon Council Cashiering Office.
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What about a holiday? |
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disaway.co.uk |
A registered charity that arrange group holidays.
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calvert-trust.org |
Specialises in outdoor activity holidays for disabled people.
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Access-travel.co.uk |
Holidays home and aboard for disabled people.
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vitalise.org.uk |
(formerly The Winged Fellowship Trust) National charity providing holidays for disabled and visually impaired people and breaks for carers.
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rnib.org |
Holiday ideas for blind and partially sighted people
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Are there any disabled sports clubs in the area? |
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patient.co.uk |
National Charity support by the UK Sport which co-ordinates, promotes and develops sport for people with learning disability at uk and international level.
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ECCWebsite |
Details of Disabled Sports Clubs in the Essex area.
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essexdac.co.uk |
Essex Disabled Angling Club, is a new club with free membership for people who are disabled, live in Essex and love to fish or would like to learn to fish.......
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britishdeafsportscouncil |
British Deaf Sports Council Website, - aimed at anyone who is interested in keeping up to date with events in the Deaf Sporting Community.
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Basildon Disabled Sports
Club |
Offers a wide range of equipment and the ability to coach individuals to club, national or higher in a variety of sports.
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Wickford Disabled
Swimming Club |
Aims to provide aqua facilities to anyone who finds it difficult to attend a public swimming session.
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Is there help available to adapted my home to meet my needs? |
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Council Tenants |
If you are a Council tenant and need alternations to your house so that you can stay living then we can help.
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Careline |
An Emergency home alarm service that allows people to live independently while having easy access to help in a emergency.
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Grants for Disabled Access |
Help with seeking grants to adapt your home for disabled use
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Is there any support available for my carer? |
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carers.gov.uk |
Government information website that provides information for carers.
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carers.org |
Offers help for carers including young, black and ethnic carers. Also a "Benefit Check" to help see what benefits may be available.
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Essex County Council |
Information about caring for someone, and how to support people to live independently.
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Is there anyone that can advise me on education? |
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direct.gov.uk |
Find out what is available for students with disabilities, including information on fees, loans and grants available to students.
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parentsforinclusion
| Parents helping parents so that disabled children can learn, make friends and have a voice in ordinary schools.
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direct.gov.uk |
Information on disabled students allowances grants and loans, including Disabled Students Allowances (DSA).
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| Are there any books that may help? |
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Bookmark |
Offers advice, information and ‘sign-posting’ on the subject of reading difficulties, learning disabilities and books relevant to different impairments or disability issues.
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Letterbox library |
Children's books and stories dealing with disability matters.
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wordpool.co.uk |
Offers books for children, that have been written with a disabled main character.
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| Where can I find information or advice? |
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dlf.org.uk |
Excellent site that gives good advice and information on a very wide range of subjects including "Choosing a bath" to "Footwear for odd sized or swollen feet!"
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essexdpa.org |
Proivides information for disabled people to live independently in the community. Also hires Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles to its members. |
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yourable.com |
Information, products and services for disabled people. Also includes a "Job Ads" section.
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Where can I go for information on work and employment? |
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jobcentreplus |
Disability Employment Advisers specialist support, advice and information including employment assessment, work preparation and job introduction schemes.
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bcodp.org.uk |
The British Council of Disabled People also advertise job vacancies for disabled people
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bbact.org.uk |
BBACT gives positive and tangible support to all blind and partially-sighted people who wish to become self-employed.
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What is available locally? |
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Adventure Playground |
Provide daily respite care for special needs children and young adult during school holidays and after school
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Basildon Coalition of Disabled People |
Aim to improve the quality of life for people with physical, sensory and learning or mental impairments
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Bus Pass |
Two bus passes are available - Half fare paid and full fare paid
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Basildon Disabled Sports
Club |
Offers a wide range of equipment and the ability to coach individuals to club, national or higher in a variety of sports
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Basildon District Access Group |
Aim to improve access to shops and offices in the Basildon District.
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Basildon PHAB |
Brings together able bodied people and people with disabilities in a social gathering.
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Basildon Physically Handicapped Club |
Provide a place of recreation and entertainment for elderly physically handicapped people in the local community.
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BOOST |
Aim to help people with disabilities find employment and offer once work has been found.
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Computers for the Disabled |
Advise and supply disabled people with PC's
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DIAL |
Deals with problems relating to all disabilities and disability issues by people who are disabled. Provide advice and information on a wide range of issues.
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Essex Disabled Peoples Association |
Promotes equality of rights and obligations throughout society. Works to enable people with physical disability to control their own lives.
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South Essex Circles of Support |
Recruit and link young people to young disabled people who share their interest.
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Wickford Disabled Swimming Club |
Provides aqua facilities for anyone who finds its difficult to attend a public swimming session.
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Essex Deaf Children's Society |
Provide family support, help and advice for parents with deaf or partially hearing children.
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The Friendship Centre |
Bring together deaf and hard of hearing people in friendship
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Hamelin Trust |
Supporting people with learning difficulties in their communities.
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Wednesday Club |
Help people with learning difficulties to relax and enjoy themselves.
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Rainbow Club For the blind and Partially Sighted |
Help our members socially and to lead an independent life.
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Guide Dogs for the Blind |
Aims to raise money to provide guide dogs for those who require them.
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Look Essex |
Promoting the welfare, independence and quality of life of visually impaired children and their families.
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Pathfinders (Blind & Partially Sighted Group) |
Improving the life of people that are blind and partially sighted with social, holidays and outings.
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PAVIS Foundation |
Drop in resource centre for the blind and partially sighted, where you can try specialist equipment and find out where it can be bought.
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Wickford Talking
Newspapers |
Local news recorded on cassette tape. The service is aimed at blind, partially sighted people, severely physically disabled and others who find reading a strain.
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| Sign Language Interpreting |
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We have basic British Sign Language (BSL) communicators who can help with:-
- Housing applications
- Council Tax enquiries
The service provides confidential interpretation between sign language and spoken English.
We aim to be as flexible and responsive as possible and will act as an aid to communication between deaf and hearing people. |