Links - In Your Area - Nationwide
Age Concern
Age Concern support all people over 50 in the UK‚ ensuring that they get the most from life. They provide essential services such as day care and information. They also campaign on issues like age discrimination and pensions‚ and work to influence public opinion and government policy about older people.
Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Asian Blind Association
Association of blind Asians (ABA) is a registered charity working for the welfare of blind and partially sighted Asian people living in the UK. They produce and distribute information in Asian languages on welfare rights, health etc, through a monthly newsletter on audio tape and provide counselling, advice and information services through a telephone helpline, weekly advice surgery and face to face meetings.
Birmingham Talking Newspaper Association
Voluntary organisation offering a free service of cassette-based local news and information for the blind or visually-impaired people living in and around Birmingham.
www.birminghamtalkingnewspaper.org.uk
Calthorpe School
Calthorpe was founded in 1896 and continues to serve as an all age (2-19) co-educational Special School located near to the centre of Birmingham. Calthorpe transferres to its present site in 1975 and provides excellent facilities for children with Special Educational Needs.
Community Transport Association
The Community Transport Association represents its Members (which include West Midlands Special Needs Transport) in developing Community (also known as Voluntary) Transport in the UK.
It provides training and advice services to those wanting to start new Community Transport services and also liaises closely with the Department for Transport to try and ensure that legislation and Government policy reflects the vital role which Community Transport plays in providing mobility for groups including disabled people, ethnic minorities etc.
Coventry Carers’ Centre
Coventry Carers’ Centre opened in July 1996 as the only "one step" centre for carers - people who look after a relative, friend or neighbour who, due to ill health or disability, cannot manage without their help at home.
Deafblind UK
Deafblind UK is a national charity offering specialist services and human support to deafblind people and those who have progressive sight and hearing loss acquired throughout their lives.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Their mission is to provide guide dogs and other mobility services that increase the independence and dignity of blind and partially-sighted people. They campaign for improved rehabilitation services and unhindered access for all blind and partially-sighted people.
Mind
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. Mind work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress by offering a helpline, local Mind support teams, campaigns and publications.
RNIB
RNIB are the UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight loss.
Their pioneering work helps anyone with a sight problem – not just with braille and Talking Books, but with imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges.
Their projects such as Talk and Support and Parents' Place make a difference to people’s lives.
The Stroke Association
The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. It funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation, and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its Rehabilitation and Support Services. These include Communication Support, Family and Carer Support, information services and welfare grants.