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Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Since the founding of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in 1964, we have been working to improve the lives of people with CF, raise the profile of CF and fund research into a cure. Our objectives are to: Fund medical and scientific research to develop a cure…
- Telephone:
- Cystic Fibrosis Trust Helpline: 0300 373 1000 or 020 3795 2184
- General enquiries: 020 3795 1555
Diamond Travel Card
Diamond Travel Card provides free bus passes for older people and younger residents with disabilities in North Somerset. To apply your child needs to be aged 6 years and over. A companion can apply aged 11 and over. To apply, you must be of pensionable age…
- Telephone:
- 01934 426 426
Disability Benefits Helpline
Disability Benefits Helpline - for Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance. Disability Living Allowance is a tax-free benefit for children and adults who need help with personal care or have walking difficulties because they are physically or mentally disabled. Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit for people…
- Telephone:
- 08457 123 456
- 08457 224 433 Textphone
Disability Mediation - Centre for Resolution
Disability Mediation is when a specialist third party helps people who are in conflict to reach a mutual agreement. Our Mediators are disability specialists with many years of experience in the disability sector. We can help you with the following areas: Access Issues Reasonable Adjustments…
- Telephone:
- 01905 330055
Disabled Parking Permits - Blue Badge
We supply parking permits for disabled people across North Somerset. However, it must be remembered that a disabled permit, also known as a Blue Badge, is not a license to park your vehicle anywhere. As such, we cannot accept responsibility for fines incurred by permit…
- Telephone:
- 01275 888 801
Down's Syndrome Association
Our aim Helping people with Down's syndrome to live full and rewarding lives Who we are The Down's Syndrome Association is the only organisation in this country focusing solely on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s syndrome. Our mission We provide information and support…
- Telephone:
- 0333 1212 300
Dyslexia Association for North Somerset
A very active group of professionals and parents meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30 pm at Congresbury Methodist Hall. Talks, library, annual membership or just £3.00 on the door. Refreshments are available. All welcome.Please feel free to contact Emma Osborne 01943…
- Telephone:
- 01943 863 778
Dyspraxia Foundation
As the parent of a child with dyspraxia you may feel very isolated and anxious. Talking to another person in the same position can prove a great relief and peace of mind. The Dyspraxia Foundation has a network of contacts all over the United Kingdom which…
- Telephone:
- 01462 454 986
- 01462 455 016
Early Interaction and Communication Skills
A workshop to support you to work with children who are more difficult to engage within a social setting. This will include strategies to promote interaction, and to develop attention skills and understanding.
- Telephone:
- 01275341 113
Early Support Programme - co-ordinated support for young disabled children
Early Support is a programme designed to deliver better coordinated services for parents of disabled children under the age of three, as soon as a child is identified as needing additional help. Early Support brings together education, social care, health services and the voluntary sector,…