Useful links for disabled people
This content applies to Scotland only.
Housing laws vary between Scotland and England. Get advice relating to England
Alzheimer Scotland
Support and advice for people with dementia and their carers, including information on services and money and legal matters.
www.alzscot.org
British Red Cross
The British Red Cross provides a range of services across the UK, including helping people in the home and loaning medical equipment.
www.redcross.org.uk
Capability Scotland
Charity offering advice, information and services to disabled people of all ages across Scotland.
www.capability-scotland.org.uk
DIAL UK (Disability Information & Advice Lines)
Go to the DIAL UK website to find your nearest Disability Information and Advice Line service. DIAL information and advice services are run by and for disabled people and are based throughout the UK. They provide information and advice on all aspects of living with a disability.
www.dialuk.info
Disability Living Foundation
A national charity that helps people cope with disability and achieve greater independence. The website includes advice and information on independent living.
www.dlf.org.uk
DPHS Aberdeen City
Disabled persons housing services (DPHSs) offer advice and information for disabled people on a wide range of housing issues, including housing options, accessing housing and independent living.
www.dphsaberdeen.org
DPHS Aberdeenshire
Disabled persons housing services (DPHSs) offer advice and information for disabled people on a wide range of housing issues, including housing options, accessing housing and independent living.
www.dphsa.co.uk
DPHS Borders
Disabled persons housing services (DPHSs) offer advice and information for disabled people on a wide range of housing issues, including housing options, accessing housing and independent living.
www.dphsborders.ik.com
DPHS Fife
Disabled persons housing services (DPHSs) offer advice and information for disabled people on a wide range of housing issues, including housing options, accessing housing and independent living.
www.dphsfife.org.uk
DPHS North Ayrshire
Disabled persons housing services (DPHSs) offer advice and information for disabled people on a wide range of housing issues, including housing options, accessing housing and independent living.
www.dphsna.org
DPHS Renfrewshire
Disabled persons housing services (DPHSs) offer advice and information for disabled people on a wide range of housing issues, including housing options, accessing housing and independent living.
www.johnstonetown.org.uk/dphs/
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
This charity offers information for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. The website includes useful information and links on accommodation issues.
www.learningdisabilities.org.uk
Housing Options - For people with learning disabilities
Housing options is a housing advisory service for people with learning disabilities, their families and their supporters. The website includes an Easy Read section, which gives an overview and introduces some of the basics about housing for people with learning disabilities.
www.housingoptions.org.uk
National Centre for Independent Living
The NCIL works to help disabled people live independently. Use the website to find your nearest Centre for Independent Living, where you can get advice on self-directed support, personal assistance and other independent living issues.
www.ncil.org.uk
Ownership Options in Scotland
As the specialists in the problems faced by disabled home buyers in Scotland, Ownership Options offers advice and assistance to disabled people, carers and professionals. They can help with the financial, legal and design issues that disabled people and their families are likely to face when buying a house.
www.ownershipoptions.org.uk
RNIB
The RNIB offers information and support to help people with visual impairments live independent lives.
www.rnib.org.uk
Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID)
The RNID works to make daily life better for deaf and hard of hearing people.
www.rnid.org.uk
Skill - National Bureau for Students with Disabilities
A national charity promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of impairment in post-16 education, training and employment.
www.skill.org.uk
Transition Information Network
A website for parents, carers and people who work with and for disabled young people in transition to adulthood.
http://www.transitioninfonetwork.org.uk/page/1
Update - Scotland's National Disability Information Service
Scotland's National Disability Information Service. Use their database to find a disability advice centre near you.
www.update.org.uk
