Database reference: 1116

Its purpose is to support and sustain the development of an effective partnership between all parents/carers of children with special educational needs, as well as the voluntary organisations which represent them, schools and Surrey Local Education Authority (LEA).
 

Website

Database reference: 271

See website for further information.

Surrey libraries home page

Information Sheet (c:\SampleDocument.pdf)

Database reference: 233

Web page from Surrey CC web site

Database reference: 1193

Remap is a national registered charity that has, for 40 years, provided one-off technical aids which help disabled people of all ages to enjoy a better lifestyle. Every aid is given free of charge to the user.
 

Website

Database reference: 1215

Disability Alliance (DA), publishers of the Disability Rights Handbook, is regarded as the leading authority on social security benefits for disabled people.

Website

Database reference: 1159

Cherchefelle provide Supported Housing to people with mental illness or learning disabilities and young people leaving care.

They also house older persons in Sheltered Housing and have a well established Outreach Service working with vulnerable people living in their own homes and in temporary accommodation.

In addition they provide a Welfare Benefits Advice Service, assisting people to apply for and receive the benefits they deserve and also provide a Domiciliary Care Service - Cherchefelle Premier Homecare. Click on the web link below for full details.


 

Website

Database reference: 930

Website

Web page listing Care Homes in Surrey

Database reference: 87

Website

Database reference: 276

Local information reference: 10.2.6.1

Information on living with a disability.

Web site for Social Information on Disability

Database reference: 274

SCILL is an Independent Living Centre that provides a range of imaginative services for disabled people in the London Borough of Sutton. The aim of all the services is to promote independence.

Website

Database reference: 85

RNIB is the UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems.

Website

Database reference: 234

RNID Typetalk is the only national telephone relay service which enables deaf, deafblind, deafened, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people to communicate with hearing people anywhere in the world.

Website

Database reference: 707

Red Cross website.

Surrey page from website.

Database reference: 272

Local information reference: 10.2.0.11

The charity serves thousands of disabled people annually. The Foundation works to equip disabled people with skills to increase their independence, mobility, and help them into employment.

Website

Database reference: 1302

Website

website

Database reference: 1148

Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. They work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.

Web site

Database reference: 1120

Learning disability helpline, which is run by Mencap.

website

Database reference: 1025

Provides hot or frozen meals. 'A la carte' menu and special dietary needs are catered for.

Page from Epsom and Ewell Council website

Database reference: 269

KidsOut is a registered national charity that provides fun and happiness for disadvantaged and special needs children across the UK. The children helped come from all manner of backgrounds. Some have learning difficulties or are physically disabled, while others are seriously deprived or abused. Whatever their circumstances, the children deserve fun and laughter in their lives.

Website

Database reference: 919

Local information reference: 8.40.1.29

Provide loans to people over 60 or with disabilities, to improve or adapt their homes.

Houseproud is run by a group of “not-for-profit” organisations headed by the local Council. Their sole aim is to help homeowners lto continue to live safely and independently in their own homes.

Web site

Database reference: 266

Website

Database reference: 1232

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) is a national charity that provides free, impartial advice about all types of equipment to older and disabled people, their carers and families.

Website

Database reference: 92

Local information reference: 2.3.3.3

Route Call is a transport service operated by Epsom & Ewell Council for its residents who are unable to use public transport through disability or are over 60 or referred by their GP.

Epsom & Ewell Council web page fot Route Call.

Epsom & Ewell Council web page for Shopmobility.

Database reference: 1039

Provides short-term care in a home-style environment for children and young people up to 18 years old, who have learning disabilities/and or physical disabilities.

Website

Database reference: 61

See websites for more information.

Website for the Department of Work and Pensions

Website for the Pension Service including State Pension forecasting

Benefit agency helpline numbers (c:\SampleDocument.pdf)

Database reference: 1164

The Springs Community is registered to provide a home for 27 residents. Referrals are accepted through local authorities from all over the country. The terms of our registration allow us to accept individuals between the ages of 16 and 65 years of age.

Website

Database reference: 1293

Action for Blind People is one of the largest charities in the UK working with blind and partially sighted people to enable them to transform their lives.

They provide advocacy services, advice on housing, benefits, employment and a signposting service to people with visual impairment.

Clients can be referred by various agencies including CAB or self referral. Telephone the local team to arrange an interview or home visit.

Website

Database reference: 870

Independent professional advocacy for people with learning difficulties.

Website home page for Advocacy Partners

Database reference: 311

Directory in Blue Magazine Box

Members of NATSPEC work in partnership with other to offer the widest choice of innovative, high quality, cost-effective education, training and support to match the inclusive learning needs of young people with learning difficulties and disabilities as they prepare for the next stage of their lives.

Website