Useful Links
The links below are signposts to just some of the many useful websites available today. If you have a link that you find useful then do please let us know.
- Support Groups & Charities
- Disability Information Services
Search for local disability information services across the UK. - UK Self Help Groups
Very extensive list of self-help groups. - Contact a Family Directory
A database of a substantial number of specific conditions and rare disorders. - Guidestar
Database of UK charities - to search for a particular charity or find charities for specific groups or areas. - CarersNet
Information for Carers in Surrey. - Finance, Rights & Consumer Issues, Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB)
- Citizens Advice Bureaux
Find your local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). - CAB Advice Guide
Up-to-date information on a wide range of topics, including benefits, housing, employment and debt, consumer and legal issues. - Entitled To
Online calculator for benefits. - Buy With Confidence
Over 600 businesses approved by local Trading Standards Services in South East England. - Directgov - Disabled People
Information on every government service imaginable. - Disability Rights Commission (now part of the Equality and Human Rights Commission)
Outlines your rights under the Disability Discrimination Act. - Useful Information
- Disabled Living Foundation Factsheets
Factsheets on a range of disability equipment, highlighting features to look for when choosing items. - Disabled Living Foundation Factsheets
Factsheets on a range of disability equipment, highlighting features to look for when choosing items. - Short Term Breaks
A database of short term breaks in Surrey and beyond. - Age Concern England
Information for older people - from getting a TV licence, to dental care & help at home. - Help the Aged
Information for older people. - Shelter
Housing advice - from emergency help to tenants' rights. - RNIB
Helping you live with sight loss. - MIND Factsheets
Factsheets related to mental health - from advocacy to yoga. - RNID
Information and resources for deaf and hard of hearing people. - Surrey County Council - People and community
Care and support services in Surrey. - Out & About
- Door to Door
Information on all aspects of travel for disabled people. - Transport Direct
General travel planner - train, car, bus or plane. - Transport For London
A journey planner which includes specific mobility requirements. - Shopmobility
Directory of Shopmobility schemes across the UK. - RADAR Toilets
Searchable list of accessible toilets which use the RADAR key scheme. - Nationwide Disabled Access Register
Searchable database of access information for businesses throughout the UK. - Multimap
How to find your way - displays a map or gives directions. - Voluntary Service Management
- Ask NCVO
Information on specific aspects of managing a voluntary organisation. - VolResource
General information for managing voluntary and community organisations. - Surrey Community Action - Training & Support
Voluntary sector training programme and links to business support. - Councils for Voluntary Services (CVS) in Surrey
Contact details for CVS and Volunteer Bureaux in Surrey.