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CONTACTING THE BORDERS DISABILITY FORUM

Contacting the Borders Disability Forum by filling in the enquiry form appears to be NOT WORKING and if anyone has tried to contact us and never received a reply we apologise. We are trying to sort out the fault. We can be contacted at: Borders Disability Forum Roxburgh House Court Roxburgh Street Galashiels TD1 1NY Telephone/Minicom/Fax: 01896 668578 Email: enquiries@bdf.demon.co. ... [more]

14/04/2009

MENTAL HEALTH CARERS

DO YOU CARE FOR SOMEONE SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILL HEALTH? If so, come and join the new Mental Health and Well-Being Carers Group We are meeting on Thursday 2nd April 2009 from 11.30am to 1.30pm In the Scott Room Old Gala House, Galashiels If you would like to know more about th ... [more]

18/03/2009

ARE YOU OLDER OR DISABLED

In partnership with BRITISH RED CROSS AND BORDERS VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY CARE FORUM Making Neighbourhood Links in the Borders by Connecting People and their Communities Neighbourhood Links can help you access the services and support you need to live independently in your own home and get involved in your local community Helping you to live independently at home Are you looking for ... [more]

22/03/2009

ARE YOU A SERVICE PROVIDER?

HOW “ACCESSIBLE” IS YOUR SERVICE? Helping people with……… Visual Impairment Make everything easy to see. · all areas should be well lit · clearly mark o telephones o toilets o doorway edges, steps and ramps · signs should be in large plain letters (black against yellow) For safety……… · Keep floor areas free of obstacles · Use contrasting colours where floor surfaces meet ... [more]

19/05/2008

POWERED WHEELCHAIR AND SCOOTERS

REGISTERING YOUR CLASS 3 VEHICLE It is important that users of Class 3 powered wheelchairs and scooters register their vehicle with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and display the free tax disc in order to avoid a fine. Class 3 powered wheelchair and scooters (those that have a maximum speed of between 4mph and 8mph) have to be registered with the DVLA and display a current ... [more]

01/02/2009

Getting By? Then Get Heard...

Getting By? Then Get Heard... · Low income? · Finding it hard to pay the bills or debts? · We want to hear from you! Please take part in a friendly, informal and confidential interview about the issues that make it hard to get by in the Borders. This research is on behalf of the Scottish Borders Poverty Commission and all information is strictly confidential For more information con ... [more]

21/04/2008

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