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Books, booklets, factsheets about particular subjects such as equipment or benefits are listed in their appropriate section. The following publications cover a variety of services which you may find close to home. Some of the larger guides may be at your local library or Disabled Living Centre. You should send a stamped addressed envelope (SAE) when ordering from a voluntary organisation.
Age Concern:
Up
to five factsheets from a wide selection sent free.
British Gas: Our commitment to older or disabled customers free from gas shops or phone the number on your gas bill or Gas Care on 0645 555 704.
The BT Guide for People who are Disabled or Elderly: Free when you phone 0800 800 150 (voice) 0800 243 123 (text).
Directory for Disabled People: The comprehensive handbook of information for everyone concerned with disability by Ann Darnbrough and Derek Kinrade, Prentice Hall, Campus 400, Maylands Ave, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 7EZ
£24.95 plus £3 postage.
Directory for Older People: a handbook of information and opportunities for the over 55’s by Ann Darnbrough and Derek Kinrade.
Disability Now: Newspaper for disabled people and their families, from your newsagent or for annual individual subscription, 6, Market Rd, London N2 9PW.
Helpful Organisations and Associations: Free from the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
London Disability Guide Services: contacts and organisations in the Greater London Area from GLAD (send 70p stamp)
What Now? Information on Services for Disabled People free from RADAR
With a Little Help…… Free booklet with guidance on the most common difficulties experienced by disabled and elderly people from Disabled Living Foundation.
Voluntary Agencies Directory: Details of around 2000 national voluntary agencies. National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), Regents Wharf, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL £18.95, plus £1.90 postage and packing, Tel: 0207 713 6161 fax: 0207 713 6300
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