We are the charity making life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus.
Together, we campaign for an inclusive society.
We connect people to practical advice and pioneer new hearing loss and tinnitus treatments.
Information page: https://www.rnid.org.uk/
National contact number: 0808 808 0123
At JDRF we are committed to eradicating type 1 diabetes. JDRF research has led to new developments in diabetes technology and treatment and is laying the foundations for a cure. We support everyone living with type 1 diabetes, by working with policymakers to increase the availability of treatments and by providing information and resources to help people manage their condition. Through our international JDRF network, our funding of UK researchers, our advocacy work with the NHS and the support we provide to people with type 1, we know that we can push new boundaries and generate unprecedented progress in the next few years to prevent, treat and ultimately find cures for type 1 diabetes.
Information page: https://jdrf.org.uk/
National contact number: 020 7713 2030 or email [email protected]
The Disability Resource Centre is an independent organisation and a registered charity, that has disabled people at the centre of its decision-making. Our vision is to empower people of all ages who are affected by disability and health conditions, to fulfil their potential and aspirations. We currently deliver our services across multiple regions throughout the UK, as our list of local borough council partnerships continues to grow. This currently includes but is not exclusive to Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, Luton, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire and Rotherham. Our services provide a holistic approach to support. We currently offer Direct Payment advice, recruitment support, payroll services, managed accounts, learning and development courses, employment support, specialist equipment and general advice. As of December 2020, we are proud to have been awarded the Level 3 Disability Confident Leader accreditation by the Department of Work and Pensions.
Information page: www.drcbeds.org.uk
National contact number: 01582 470 900
Colostomy UK is a national charity that offers support and advice to people living with a stoma, their families, carers, and friends. We’re here if you have questions, need support or just want to talk to someone who lives with a stoma. We have a 24/7 Stoma helpline, trained volunteers, a closed Facebook support group, support literature and Tidings our support magazine. We also run care workshops with the help of a stoma care nurse and deliver stoma-aware training to educate organisations about the needs of ostomates, and the nature of their condition.
We run active ostomates campaigns to EMPOWER ostomates to return to sports, hobbies and other interests and give them the confidence to take up fresh challenges. We are advocates for ostomates’ rights and their voice on the bigger issues. Our campaigns raise awareness and encourage organisations to make their facilities more inclusive. SUPPORTING and enhancing ostomates well-being is at the core of everything we do.
Information page: www.ColostomyUK.org
e-mail: [email protected]
National contact number:
Stoma helpline: 0800 328 4257
Admin line: 0118 939 1537
Travel advice: https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/travel-advice/
Guide Dogs delivers services to people who are blind and visually impaired. From the amazing guide dog service to newer services like my sighted guide, and children and young people, the charity is there to support anyone who needs its help, from adults to children, Guide Dogs charity is here to assist.
Information page: www.guidedogs.org.uk
National contact number: 0800 781 1444
An advocate for SIA to provide advice and guidance on making travel accessible for disabled travellers and those with access needs.
Our contact provides advice on concerns people travelling through an airport with Autism can have and assists us with some LLA website content here to reduce the barriers to travel for autistic people.
This charity is dedicated to making travel accessible for everyone to enjoy, including disabled travellers and those with access needs.
Promotes best practices, advises the airport on the difficulties that people living with dementia face throughout the passenger journey and makes recommendations for areas of improvement. We facilitate our members to take action on dementia through action Plans. These are made public on their website.