Scottish Borders Disability Forum

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ARE YOU OLDER OR DISABLED

RED CROSS and BORDERS VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY CARE FORUM NEIGHBOURHOOD LINKS PROJECT The Neighbourhood Links Project is a pilot set up in the Scottish Borders and is the first of it’s kind. It is a partnership project between The British Red Cross and The Borders Voluntary Community Care ... [more]

07/07/2008

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

AVOIDING A FINE Class 3 Powered wheelchairs and scooters

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 ‘invalid carriages’ (those that have a maximum speed of between 4mph and 8mph) have to be registered with the DVLA and display a current free tax disc if they are used on any part of publ ... [more]

30/04/2008

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

DON'T PARK ON THE FOOTWAY

DON’T PARK ON THE FOOTWAY Parking on the footway is the most dangerous and annoying temporary obstacle to blind and partially sighted pedestrians. Parking on the footway causes inconvenience to all pedestrians, particularly those using wheelchairs or pushing prams and pushchairs. Parking on the footway is a major cause of damage to the surface of the footway and has significant maintenanc ... [more]

17/03/2008

DON'T PARK AT DROPPED KERBS

Dropped kerbs should be kept clear at all times: Dropped kerbs are provided by Scottish Borders Council to assist pedestrians in crossing streets. They are of particular benefit to the elderly, the disabled and parents with prams or pushchairs. Parking across dropped kerbs causes great inconvenience and creates potential danger, particularly for the groups identified above. The Police ha ... [more]

17/03/2008

Counselling for the Disabled

Telephone counselling for disabled people by disabled people. Free confidential counselling for disabled adults in Scotland. Staffed by professionally-trained disabled counsellors. Please call our appointment line on: 0808 801 03 62 Monday - Tuesday 11am - 3pm Wednesday - 11am - 1pm Operated by the Lothian Centre for Integrated Living. Funded by the Scottish Government. ... [more]

05/03/2008

Wheelchair User Group

The Wheelchair User Group are looking for anyone who is a wheelchair user or people who are interested in helping wheelchair users to join the group. The group look at a number of issues concerning wheelchair users such as the criteria for assessments, the issue of the chairs and are working with other groups on the wheelchair review. The Wheelchair User Group has not been active for a year. ... [more]

05/03/2008

*MOMENTUM (The Pathways Programme)*

MOMENTUM Working with people in Scotland to build an equal future The Pathways Programme The Scottish Borders Getting Back to Work after Brain Injury Momentum: Momentum enables and empowers disabled and excluded people throughout Scotland to identify and achieve their life goals By developing and delivering innovative, quality services Momentum promotes equal choices and equal fut ... [more]

17/03/2008

BRITISH RED CROSS

Everyone's a potential life-saver. Our innovative and flexible first aid programme suits all needs. The British Red Cross' unique first aid programme is designed to include groups or individuals who may require a more flexible approach to learning first aid skills. The British Red Cross is actively seeking to work in partnership with organisations whose clients are disabled. Our sk ... [more]

18/03/2008

NHS Scotland Wheelchair and Seating Services

Newsletter: issue 1 December 2007 Moving forward (Review of Wheelchair and Seating Services in Scotland 2006) The Report identified 40 Recommendations divided into themes: Redesign of Service delivery Referral Assessment and Provision Management Information management and systems Education and Training Repair, Maintenance and Support Facilities Particular Considerations for Childr ... [more]

06/03/2008

Equipment

The Borders Disability Forum office has now a number of items of equipment on show that may help people with sensory impairment or a physical disability. Items range from talking clocks, talking watches, liquid level indicator to talking colour detector for people with sight impairment. For people with hearing problems there are vibrating alarm clocks, telephone amplifiers and flashing doorbells. ... [more]

05/03/2008

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS

Have you a clean driving licence, got some spare time, like helping people. Gala wheels are looking for volunteer drivers. If you feel you could give a little time to help someone with a disability please give John, Janice or Evan a call on 01896 668578 ... [more]

05/03/2008

RNID Communication Services

Information for deaf and hard of hearing people. Sign Language Interpreters RNID SpeedText Lipspeakers Deafblind Interpreters Notetakers Palantype If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you mi ... [more]

19/07/2004

LIPREADING CLASSES in the SCOTTISH BORDERS

Lipreading classes will be held each week at following places: Philiphaugh Community School, Selkirk Thursdays 2.00 - 4.00pm (Selkirk contact: Barbara Pearmund - 01450 372562 Kelso Hospital Mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm (Kelso contact: Barbara Pearmund - 01450 372562 ... [more]

14/04/2008

"SAY THAT AGAIN"

"Say That Again" are introducing a Lipreading Group for young people and young parents aged 18-25 with hearing difficulties DO YOU FIND You don't hear friends so well? The sounds of ... [more]

06/07/2004

COMMUNITY DENTAL SERVICES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

If you are unable to access care within a General Dental Practise due to a disabling condition, the Community Dental Service may be able to help. The telephone contact for the Community Dental Service is 01896 822167 and you should ask to speak to the dental secretary. The secretary will ask some basic questions and the details you provide will be passed on to one of the Community Dentists. ... [more]

06/03/2008

Last update: 11/08/2008
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