Other useful organisations
Other useful organisations
AbilityNet
- 0800 269 545
- www.abilitynet.org.uk
Did you know that there are 11 million disabled people in the UK, at least 4 million of whom have never been online? AbilityNet is the only charity in the UK that works with people with all disabilities and of all ages, helping them to use computers and the internet to improve their lives at home, at work and in education.
Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Helpline (England): 0845 604 6610
- Helpline (Wales): 0845 604 5510
- Helpline (Scotland): 0845 604 8810
- www.equalityhumanrights.com
The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.
Money Advice Service
- 0300 500 5000
- www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk
The Money Advice Service is a free and impartial advice service set up by the government. The information and advice they provide is sourced from experts and has the sole purpose of providing the UK public with helpful and actionable advice.
NHS Direct / NHS 24 / NHS Direct Wales
- 0845 46 47 (NHS Direct England & Wales)
- 08454 242424 (NHS 24 Scotland)
- www.nhs.uk
- www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
- www.nhs24.scot
Medical advice from qualified nurses.
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)
- Helpline 0303 123 9999
- www.rnib.org.uk
Supporting people with sight problems.
SCOPE
- Helpline 0808 800 3333
- 020 7619 7100
- response@scope.org.uk
- www.scope.org.uk
Supporting people with Cerebral Palsy.
British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers (BABICM)
- 0161 762 6440
- secretary@babicm.org
- www.babicm.org
BABICM is a professional association that was established in 1996 to promote the development of case management in the field of acquired brain injury.