Useful Websites

Useful Websites

Please see below website information that we at DPUN may be useful. If you have any questions, please contact the DPUN office.



Information on how London is becoming more and more accessible to the disabled traveller. Rough guide to access to London included:
www.tfl.gov.uk

The Centre for Accessible Environments official website. An information provider for the providers and the users on how the built environment can best be built to achieve inclusion by design:
www.cae.org.uk

Disability access information service giving details for arts and entertainment venues across London Including theatres, cinemas, museums, art centres, tourist attractions, comedy, music venues and selected restaurants.
www.artsline.org.uk

Provides information on the discounts available to Blue Badge Holders for the London Congestion Charges.
www.cclondon.com

The Disability Discrimination Act
www.direct.gov.uk/disability-rights

Website designed to advise on a variety of places that provide access and those that do not, all over the UK.
www.disabledgo.info

Useful directory listing a large number of places around the UK for day trips, and those which are wheelchair friendly.
www.kidsdaysout.co.uk

Website providing useful information on pubs and restaurants around the UK that are wheelchair friendly, provides a search engine allowing visitors to search for places they may wish to visit.
www.yourlevelbest.com

Access guide and information to London theatres, information on assisted performances e.g. audio captioned and signed.
www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk

Access guide to getting out and about in London, created by people with disabilities.
www.enabledlondon.com

Website providing useful information concerning areas around the UK - the site covers areas such as clubs, pubs, cinemas, places of worship, shopping centres, public transport and holidays in the UK and abroad.
www.wheelchairaccess.fsnet.co.uk

Independent directory of accessible leisure pursuits, travel equipment and daily living services.
www.goodaccessguide.co.uk

Information included for passengers needing assistance on forthcoming train journeys.
www.nationalrail.co.uk



The Department for Work and Pensions official website - provides a huge amount of information regarding benefits for disabled people.
www.dwp.co.uk



What Disability Allowance is, how to apply, rates and information should an individuals circumstances change.
www.direct.gov.uk/disability-dla

This site provides a wide variety of information including news on disability rights, campaigns, jobs, benefits, and upcoming events.
www.hmce.gov.uk

News and information on money matters.
www.thisismoney.co.uk

Provides a wide variety of information on benefits, tax credits available to disabled people in the UK. This site also provides information on disabled related campaigns and parliamentary news.
www.disabilityalliance.org

This is a site for thos given information and advice. Offers training on welfare benefits and policy support. Also provides information on software available for training and improved advice systems.
www.lasa.org.uk

Provider of information via information booklets, training events and online articles about a wide variety of issues surrounding disability benefits.
www.adviceguide.org.uk



Site provides useful information for carers of those with physical or learning disabilities.
www.carers.gov.uk

Organisation aimed at providing leading campaigning, policy and information for Carers in the UK. Provides information on financial help available, help with caring and your rights as a carer.
www.carersuk.org

Organisation providing assistance in finding care for individuals.
www.carechoices.co.uk

Information site for carers and service providers. Provides advice on care homes, legal issues and carers rights.
www.caringmatters.org.uk



Clothing for those with limited mobility and wheelchair users.
www.able2wear.com

Clothing and accessories for wheelchair users.
www.rolli-moden.com



Motability is an independent not-for-profit organisation, which provides mobility solutions for disabled.
www.motability.co.uk

Company provides information for disabled drivers. Operates mobility schemes on a hire basis for disabled drivers.
www.fordmagic.co.uk

Aiding Mobility can be regarded as a ``one stop shop`` for the disabled motorist, together with their family, friends and carers with acces to a multitude of services to satisfy their motoring needs.
www.aidingmobility.com

The Disabled Drivers Association official website. Aim to promote independence through improved motability for disabled people.
www.dda.org.uk

Forum of motability centres - comprehensive website providing information for people with a disability who want advice on starting or returning to driving. Includes advice on driving and the range of aids and vehicle adaptions available for both drivers and passengers.
www.motability-centres.org.uk

Company selling fully adaptable notor homes suitable for disabled users.
www.toddsmotorhomes.co.uk

Service relates to provate transport for people with mobility impairments, this includes driving ability assessments plus advice on vehicle adaptions and equipment for both drivers and passengers.
www.dft.gov.uk/access/mavis

Interactive online service detailing Blue Badge scheme parking bays in 64 cities across the UK.
www.direct.gov.uk/bluebadgemap



Site outlining the Governments recently new scheme to get disabled
people back into work.
www.newdeal.gov.uk

Provides a variety of information for Disabled people on benefits and schemes for going back to paid employment.
www.jobcentreplus.co.uk


Provides individuals and companies (employing disabled workers) with a free way of marketing the goods and services they offer.
www.ucandoit.org.uk

Provides a variety of information for Disabled people interested in
returning to work via a number of different schemes.
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

Organisation providing training and work opportunities after being
out of paid employment for a long period of time.
www.shaw-trust.org.uk

Online recruitment bulletin for disabled people. Visitors to the site
are able to subscribe and receive details of jobs advertised on the website.
www.readywillingable.net

Website designed to provide a National searchable database matching the needs of individual customers wanting a product or service that can be provided by a disabled person. Directory available to organisations that employ disabled people, and any disabled people who wish to submit their details and skills.
www.dcs-gb.net



Following two websites give information regarding equipment and assessment for disabled people.
www.asksara.org.uk
www.northeastessexpct.nhs.uk/independent-living-centre.htm

Online Disabled equipment warehouse. Provider of huge variety of
equipment including mobility aids, toileting aids, bathing aids, comfort products and household aids.
www.activemobility.co.uk

Website provides useful information on various aspects of everyday
life for a disabled person. Information on equipment hire, accessible holidays.
www.yourable.com



Visitors to the site are able to donate items and services to
charity, e.g.become a volunteer, donate some furniture.
www.activemobility.co.uk

Supplier of wheelchair accessories including, cushions, gloves and
bags.
www.celticware.com

Publish practical, actionable and unbiased guides for older and
disabledconsumers based on thorough professional research.
www.ricability.org.uk

Disabled Living Foundation website. Useful information and factsheets on equipment.
www.dlf.org.uk

Disabled Living Centres Council giving details of local centres that
can provide information and advice on equipment.
www.assist.org.uk



Provide information and advise to disabled people who are parents, are planning to be parents or their families
www.dppi.org.uk

Network of disabled parents offering mutual support and advice.
www.disabledparents network.org.uk

Extensive information for families of children with Disabilities.
Provides advice and support including contacts with other families in similar situations.
www.cafamily.org.uk

Site providing useful information for parents of disabled children.
Advice about working whilst looking after your child, and information of a specialised programme aimed at helping parents in this situation.
www.wowusa.com

Information on Products useful for Disabled children including,
mobility products for the home aimed specifically at children, play products, clothing etc.
www.independentliving.co.uk/disabled-children

Special-Abilities. net is an organisation aimed at helping parents of
Disabled children in the UK. The site provides a vast amount of information including holiday advice, benefits, sporting activities and much more.
www.abilities.fsnet.co.uk

Free Internet community where children with disabilities and their
parents can meet others in the same situation.
www.ablelink.org

Information on support for Disabled children in education.
www.dfes/gov.uk

Information website for Disabled people. Provides links to Benefit
information, Housing, and information on Disabled Rights.
www.disability.gov.uk

Official website for the British Council For Disabled People.
National Umbrella organisation set up by disabled people to represent the interests at a national level. Site contains a variety of information including a monthly newsletter available in standard and audio form.
www.bcodp.org.uk

American website aimed at providing Spinal Cord Injured People
information and advice on how to get motivated following an injury.
www.spinaltimes.org

Information on a variety of topics including self help groups and
helplines.
www.ukselfhelp.info

Information on topics such as employment, health and education.
Advice on financial support, independent living and rights; together with information for carers including carers` assessments, support service and money matters
www.direct.gov.uk

Disability Rights Commission official website. Provides a wide variety of information concerning the well being of disabled
people in the UK. Information provided on areas such as employment, your rights, publications and reports etc.
www.drc-gb.org

Wide range of information aimed at Disabled readers, covering a
variety of issues including news and events, mobility, equipment, jobs etc…
www.disabilitynow.org.uk




Specialists in products for ostomy and continence care.
www.hollister.com

Specialist supplier of Stoma Care, Wound Care, and Continence care products.
www.coloplast.co.uk

Comprehensive range of unique continence products including leg bags, urinary sheaths and condoms.
www.manfred-sauer.co.uk

UK organisation for people affected by bladder and bowel problems.
www.incontact.org

Comprehensive health directory
www.health6.com

Official website of the NHS offering advice on all aspects of medical
and healthcare.
www.nhs.uk

Variety of medical journals online. Providing information on all
aspects of medical care.
www.bmjjournals.com

Website providing useful information and links to other health
information sites.
www.medlineplus.gov

Information on Physiotherapy and contact details of those suitable to your needs.
www.csp.org.uk

Website includes some useful information on variety of topics
including pressure relief, exercise, incomplete sci, etc. For ease of access – go to Spinal Cord Injury; then Health & Wellness Info and then Educational Brochures. All information is downloadable for free.
www.craighospital.org

Aims to help educate and support women with their healthcare by
providing unbiased, accurate information – range of useful factsheets available together with telephone and email counselling service.
www.womens-health-concern.org

Icelandic Health Authorities and World Health Organisation have
launched an international effort to accumulate information on various therapies and procedures that have potential to restore function in people who have sustained spinal cord injury.
www.sci.is

American website providing extensive information on spasticity.
www.medtronic.com/exploringspasticity/explore.html



Hire out accessible properties for holidays abroad. Provide
information on Travel Insurance and Flight booking.
www.access-travel.co.uk

Holiday company who will take care of every detail for you to do with
your holiday. Provide accessible properties in Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Italy and Florida.
www.accessibletravel.co.uk

Provider of package holidays with accessible accommodation.
www.enableholidays.com


Tourist Company who are able to arrange specified requests for
accessible accommodation and equipment.
www.canbedone.co.uk


National Charity whose aims are to provide a wide range of
information to the Disabled traveller. Provide information about Accommodation, Tourist attractions, and respite care here in the UK and abroad.
www.holidaycare.org.uk

Gives a thorough guide to what disabled people can do in this
thriving city. AccessibleBarcelona also provide services for disabled people so that they can have a hassle free city break
without all the stress of trying to organise it themselves.
www.accessiblebarcelona.com

National Charity providing travel information to those with
Disabilities and the elderly.
www.tourismforall.org.uk

A new website has been established for disabled people who house-swap for their holidays. As an initial offer registration on the site is free, although £25 per year will be charged in due course.
www.matchinghouses.com

Website providing a wide range of information on accessible
accommodation around the UK and Ireland.
www.accessatlast.com

National disability charity (formerly known as Winged Fellowship)
providing breaks for Disabled people at five accessible centres around the UK.
www.vitalise.org.uk

Disabled accessible self-catering cottages in Devon. Swimming pool situated within the Farm grounds, bar and restaurant also situated within the grounds.
www.blagdon-farm.co.uk


Specialist travel directory listing accessible accommodation and
activities in the UK.
www.travel-quest.co.uk

On-line accommodation search for disabled people.
www.radarsearch.org

Company provides wide range of general Disability information as well as operating a holiday company and Housing association, The John Grooms Housing Association. The Association owns properties all over England and Wales. The holiday company provides people with accessible holidays all over the UK.
www.johngrooms.co.uk
www.tourismtrade.org.uk

Company provides information about accessible accommodation in the UK. Membership to the site is free and entitles you to a number of various discounts and offers on travel and accommodation.
www.abletogo.com

Provide organised holidays for Disabled people in Southern Africa.
www.epic-enabled.com

Pool of European travel experts who specialise in accessible tourism services for those with special needs. Organise city breaks, cruises, tours etc all over Europe. Also provide aids and equipment rental.
www.accessibleeurope.com

Online guide to life, leisure and mobility.
www.goodaccessguide.co.uk



Disabled people in the UK looking for property to buy or rent may
like to log onto this website which gives information on mobility friendly houses and flats. Properties listed will either be accessible (check the site`s definition on this) or will contain fixed equipment or adaptations.
www.mobilityfriendlyhomes.co.uk

The Accessible Property Register provides a full list of accessible
homes for rent or sale. Also provides advice to those who wish to advertise with them but do not have properties that are fully adapted to meet the needs of a disabled homeowner.
www.accessible-property.org.uk

Comprehensive information on Housing Associations throughout the UK – search facility via counties.
www.housingnet.co.uk

Anchor Staying Put is a Home Improvement service and is part of Anchor Trust. Provide a service to older and disabled homeowners across England, helping them with repairs adaptations and improvements so that they can remain in safety, security and warmth.
www.anchor.org.uk

Organisation provides short-term accommodation for Spinal Cord Injured people following discharge from hospital.
www.transhouse.info



Resource on Independent living, social services and employment
schemes for the Disabled.
www.ncil.org.uk

Commission for Social Care Inspection. All agencies providing
personal care have to register with CSCI; individuals can search for agencies in their region by inputting their postcode.
www.csci.gov.uk



The meeting place for disabled people. - friends, dating and on-line
chatroom.
www.disabledunited.com


Outsiders can offer support and endless opportunities to make new
friends and perhaps find love and romance.
www.outsiders.org.uk

Online dating and friendship for people with disabilities.
www.whispers4u.com

Find Penpals within the `Community` section of this disability site,
and chat in the forums and discussions.
www.yourable.com

This is the central body covering counselling and psychotherapy in
this country. Contact them to either find a therapist in your area or ensure that a therapist you are considering consulting is registered with them.
www.bacp.co.uk



National organisation offering support to those living with a spinal
cord injury through a wide range of services for people paralysed through spinal cord injury.
www.spinal.co.uk

Information site on Spinal Cord Injuries. Includes information on
existing Spinal Injury Charities, Centres and Spinal Units worldwide.
www.spinalcordinjury.co.uk

Information website containing information on Spinal Cord Injuries.
Providing information for patients and relatives, plus advice on financial matters.
www.spinal.net

Official website for Spinal Injuries Scotland. Provides wide amount of information on Spinal Cord Injuries, equipment, centres etc…
www.sisonline.org

National charity that purchase equipment for individuals, provide
personal development training courses and short-term housing. Also research into technology suitable for spinal cord injured people.
www.aspire.org.uk

Back-up gives opportunities and support for spinally injured and able bodied people to experience outdoor activities together.
www.backuptrust.org.uk

Useful information on back conditions.
www.spine- inc.com/glossary/r/related-conditions.htm

Special website for Arab speeking people in this country or abroad.
The site has been developed by Firas Sarhan, a former staff member at Stoke Mandeville NSIC.
www.arabspine.com




National pan disability organisation that helps provide opportunities
to disabled people to take part in sports.
www.disabilitysport.org.uk


Registered Charity working towards ensuring that all disabled people have the opportunity to gain access to all types of sports.
www.londonsportsforum.org.uk

The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation official Website. Provides
information on the promotion of sporting opportunities for disabled
people.
www.bwsf.org.uk

Information includes football opportunities nationwide for Disabled
people.
www.thefa.com

Wide range of information on different sports available to Disabled
people in the UK.
www.efds.net

Site aimed at helping disabled children into sport. Provide specially
built wheelchairs enabling children to take part in sports such as
marathons, tennis, athletics, mountain skiing, rugby, basketball etc.
www.getkidsgoing.com

National association providing disabled people with the opportunity
to take part in riding and carriage driving.
www.riding-for-disabled.org.uk

Opportunity for disabled drivers to drive a fully adapted car,
instructed by a professional rally driver.
www.pararallying.com

The British Disabled Flying Association arranges specially organised flying days for the disabled.
www.bdfa.net

National association of bikers with a disability website. Offering
information on joining the association and what they get up to.
www.nabd.org.uk



Comprehensive information on all aspects of travel and transport.
www.dptac.gov.uk/door-to-door

Information on the carriage of wheelchairs and scooters on central
trains.
www.centraltrains.co.uk



Website aimed at young people with a disability. Provides advice on what opportunities and services will be available when they leave school.
www.after16.org.uk

Charity that helps disabled children gain mobility through providing
wheelchairs and wheelchair skills training.
www.whizz-kidz.org.uk

Membership organisation that aims to support and develop range of youth volunteering projects across England. Includes a Young Disabled People`s Project aimed at 14-25 year olds.
www.youth-action.org.uk

Website aimed at young people, provides information on employment, further education, family and relationships etc. Special section for disabled people.
www.youthinformation.com

Confidential information and advice on issues such as careers, drugs, contraception etc. for young people aged 13-19 years.
www.connexions-direct.com

Official website for the National Bureau of Students with
Disabilities. Provides information on Post-16 education and training towards employment.
www.skill.org.uk

Association for Higher Education Access and Disability in Ireland,
North and South. Aim to promote full access to and participation in third level education for students with disabilities in Ireland. Site provides information on access within higher education institutes and information on grants and financial matters.
www.ahead.ie

Website magazine providing information and articles on up-to-date
disability issues. Also has a message board.
www.bbc.co.uk/ouch

Career information website with advice for Disabled people looking
towards their future.
www.prospects.acuk

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