Advice
Definition: An agency (such as an ECLO) providing advice on appropriate and helpful courses of action.
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Services mentioning Advice
A gateway to RSBC services in Wales: Employment; Assistive
Technology; Family Support; Information and
Advice; Activities. In partnership with North Wales Society for the Blind, Vision Support, Wales Council of the Blind, Council for Wales of Voluntary Youth Services Council, Boys and Girls
Clubs of Wales.
Helpline for
advice on money matters, benefits and entitlements, income and tax, pensions, legal issues and consumer advice.
The organisation offers help and
advice with educational, social and benefit problems to people affected by
Alstrom syndrome.
BBSUK can help by putting you in touch with other families who are facing similar problems, by passing on
advice which has helped others in the day to day management of thieir
children, and by sending information which will help professionals in
medical and educational fields to understand more about our special children.
A page giving
advice on benefits.
Blind in Business provide a range of services aimed at assisting
visually impaired graduates into employment. These include assistance with applications, practice interview sessions,
advice on job hunting and help with networking.
Our IT service provides
advice, one-to-one
training, short term equipment loan, and some financial support towards purchasing equipment. The service is completely free and we do not sell equipment, we just advise and support. Try before you buy: if you want to try before you buy, we can offer the loan of phones and tablets for 2 weeks. This would help you decide on the type of
technology that meets your requirements and skills. We have an iPad and iPhone as well as an
Android Synapptic tablet and phone.
RNIB’s
Children,
Young People and Families and Education (CYPFE) Service supports individuals aged 0-25 who have
vision impairment, their families and friends, and the professionals around them with any kind of query. We also support parents who themselves have vision impairments. Our locally based Family Support Officers provide
advice and guidance, resources and
training, and activities and events.
Citizens
Advice Bureaux offer free, confidential, impartial and independent advice on welfare benefits, financial, consumer and relationship issues either over the phone.
We hold monthly evening group sessions for parents and
carers of
vision impaired children and
young people (0-25 years) which are facilitated by our team of RSBC Family Practitioners. It’s a supportive group where you will learn from the experiences of other parents and carers and in turn be able to support others with your own experiences and stories. Each month there will be a new topic covering many of the milestones and issues which parents and carers might face. It’s a safe place to share your feelings knowing others will support you. What to expect: Peer support; Empowering each other; Learning about and understanding
mental health and well-being; Sharing knowledge and experience; Discussing the challenges of raising a child with a vision impairment; Open
advice forum – no question is too big or too small.
The team works with
children and
young people from birth to age 19. Specialist skills tuition is provided for those children and young people with a significant sensory loss with support,
advice and guidance being provided for families, schools and other agencies to provide a seamless approach to meeting the needs of identified individuals.
Telephone (0800 number) and text (0790 number)
advice and information for
Deafblind people.
Our wellbeing and emotional support service can help you through particularly difficult times. You can contact our trained staff and volunteers who are non-judgemental and experienced in helping people who are
deafblind. We can contact you at regular times throughout the year to see how you’re doing and to offer any
advice or support that you might need. We can also send you Christmas and birthday cards and put you in touch with other people who are in a similar position to you.
The team works with
children and
young people from birth to age 19. Specialist skills tuition is provided for those children and young people with a significant sensory loss with support,
advice and guidance being provided for families, schools and other agencies to provide a seamless approach to meeting the needs of identified individuals.
The telephone
Helpline is available Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00 to deal with questions about
dystonia from both members and non-members, and from healthcare professionals. Helpline staff are not medically qualified and that the Helpline cannot offer
advice about an individual's treatment or provide any type of diagnosis. The service can however provide support and information on many aspects of dystonia and its management
The team works with
children and
young people from birth to age 19. Specialist skills tuition is provided for those children and young people with a significant sensory loss with support,
advice and guidance being provided for families, schools and other agencies to provide a seamless approach to meeting the needs of identified individuals.
Telephone and email
helpline for practical help and
advice about
glaucoma and emotional support. The line is open Mon - Fri: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. After office hours, an answerphone is in operation, where you can leave a message and they will ring you back.
Advisers on the
helpline can provide information and
advice on
advocacy, can advise on entitlement to advocacy based on care and support needs, and can signpost and refer to relevant advocacy services and other specialist services.
The Helpline is open Monday to Friday 10am-3pm. (Newport residents should contact Dewis Centre for Independent Living).
Provides
advice on getting
direct payments, including information on:individual budgets/
personalisation; funding from social services in relation to the care needs of the
disabled; the appeals process; general advice on employing personal assistants
'Living made easy' is an impartial
advice and information website about
daily living equipment and other aspects of independent living for
disabled people. The site includes an 'Ask Sara' section which takes you through a series of questions to identify the type of help that you need.
RNIB’s free, informal, community-based courses provide information,
advice, support and practical solutions for people adjusting to sight loss and those close to them. Boost your confidence and connect with others to share experiences. You can join a course by phone, group video call, or in person when we can offer face-to-face sessions.
Telephone
helpline offering
advice and support to parents of
children born without eyes or with under-developed eyes.
About
macular disease; diagnosis and treatment; how is macular disease diagnosed?; what to do after diagnosis; treatments; navigating the healthcare system; support for you; get involved; research; professionals; who we are; work with us; shop;
advice and information.
Disabled and
Deaf artists, as members of Disability Arts Cymru, have access to information,
advice and support throughout Wales.
An online resource dedicated to supporting people who become ill or
disabled. The site offers a range of practical tips and free impartial
advice to help people better understand their money matters when faced with a life-changing event such as
a long-term health condition or disability.
Our
technology service enables individuals to become more independent and access information, and includes specialist
training advice and guidance from an experienced tutor who will work with you through a program of individual learning aims to help you reach your personal goals. We can advise on appropriate technology or software including: accessibility options; magnification and speech software; tablet devices including the iPad and Kindle.
Located at 325 High Street in Bangor, the
resource centre is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday. The centre is an invaluable source of
advice, information and practical demonstrations. They have a wide range of equipment on display ranging from magnifiers to mobile phones. Our knowledgeable staff and volunteers are on hand to demonstrate and advise on their use.
The
Nystagmus Network website has a range of information about the condition. However, membership gives additional benefits such as access to experts,
advice, support and discounts on NN publications.
Older Not Colder is a Wales-wide service that helps
older people to keep their homes warm and reduce their energy bills. Care and Repair can visit and asses your home and give you free expert
advice. They will even try and find funding for you if you need repairs or work to improve the energy efficiency or warmth of your home. The service is for people who: live in Wales; are over the age of 60; own their own home or privately rent. Contact your local Care and Repair at https://careandrepair.org.uk/contact-us/ . Questions about the project can go to the email address below.
One-to-one sessions for
advice, support and information every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Location: Swansea Friends of the Blind, De La Beche Street, Swansea.
The group offers
advice about services in the area, a Christmas meal and free summer
trip.
A free confidential support line on 0808 196 3651 for
advice on loneliness support.
We can provide help and support for independent living as well as benefits
advice and
advocacy and help accessing their services.
Assessments are carried out at the individual’s home.
Through our Sight Loss
Advice Service, RNIB offers support to blind and partially sighted people across the UK. We can help you to find the right assistive
technology, support you in education and work, access financial help and much more. We're here to help you live the life you want. We cover a wide range of topics such as: eye conditions; emotional support; wellbeing; registering your sight loss with social services; home life and family; mobility and getting around; employment; accessing information; benefits and concessions; your rights; education; leisure; technology.
An on-line resource written by five expert organisations to give parents the information, support and guidance they need at the time of their
child's sight loss diagnosis. While it is not a substitute for information and
advice from a medial professional, Starting Point is a gateway to invaluable information and support.
If you or someone in your family has
Usher syndrome, there are lots of ways we can help. Our specialist Usher team can help you to understand the condition and what it means for you, as well as give practical
advice about benefits, employment opportunities – and much more! We are here to support you whatever your age, whatever stage of your Usher journey you are on, and whatever type of Usher syndrome you have.
The Rowan Organisation provides a wide range of support services created to help you manage your
Direct Payments. This can include: supporting you to decide whether to employ a
Personal Assistant (PA) or to use other services; support with setting up the scheme; support with paperwork required by the scheme; support with finding and recruiting staff; providing you with information and
advice on the legal requirements of being an employer.
Thrive - Get Gardening presents Thrive's experience and expertise in gardening with a
disability, which has been gathered over 30 years of helping disabled people to start or continue gardening. It contains practical information to make garden jobs easier,
advice on taking care, useful hints and tips and details of the equipment and tools which will be particularly helpful. It has a section for blind & partially sighted people. If you can't find the info you need, you can phone or email us.
Advice and
training which will help raise awareness of the needs of blind and partially sighted people in both work and social situations. The training typically includes: low vision awareness, sighted guide techniques and demonstration, eye conditions, communication skills, aids and equipment demonstrations, practical advice and guidance.
An accreditation and
advice provider to enable organisations to create accessible and attractive environments in areas such as social housing, hospitals and offices.
This course provides awareness and basic information,
advice and skills on
visual impairment, identifying the relevant issues and how visual impairment effects and impacts on people's lives and the professionals who work with them.
Audits of your current access provision for blind and partially sighted visitors (visitor experience, online and programmed events); audience
advocacy sessions (reaching and growing your blind and partially sighted audiences); inclusive design workshops;
advice on digital
technology solutions.
The Citizens
Advice service helps people ensure they receive appropriate benefits by providing free, independent & confidential advice. Advice can be given at local offices, outreach sites & over the phone. Home visits are available in some areas.
Thomas Pocklington Trust service tailored to individuals’ needs. It supports blind and partially sighted people to develop skills and provides
advice to transition to the workplace, navigate the job market or further careers.
The team works with
children and
young people from birth to age 19. Specialist skills tuition is provided for those children and young people with a significant sensory loss with support,
advice and guidance being provided for families, schools and other agencies to provide a seamless approach to meeting the needs of identified individuals.
Library records mentioning Advice
This guide provides information relating to access for
guide dog owners to hotels, bed and breakfasts, etc. It sets out the legislative duties that owners and staff have under the
Equality Act 2010 which specifically requires entry to these premises for guide dogs. It also provides tips and
advice for owners, managers and staff on how to make their premises more accessible, how to communicate and assist guide dog owners, & contact details for more information.
Advice for
social care professionals on how to recognise sight loss in people with dementia.
These Guidelines are written for designers of information and communication
technology (ICT) and provide
advice and recommendations on accessibility issues for all types of
disabilities.
This publication explains how to improve lighting to meet the needs of people with sight loss. A reduction in the provision of professional
advice and support services in recent years has led to an increased need for self-help, to ensure that people can live independently and safely in their own homes. While earlier editions of the Guide were aimed largely at frontline professionals, such as housing and support staff, home improvement agency staff, vision
rehabilitation officers (ROVIs),
eye clinic liaison officers (ECLOs) and
occupational therapists (OTs), this edition is also written for people with sight loss and their family members and friends.
This supplementary guidance to the National Minimum Standards for
Older People provides additional
advice to inspectors when interpreting the relevant standards for
visually impaired people.
Information and
advice to people with sight loss, by people with lived experience of sight loss.
Help and
advice for partners of
vi people - some is specific to people in the States, but there is also information of more general interest.
