Disability

Action for Blind People

Action for Blind People provides practical and emotional advice and support across England to people who are blind or partially sighted and their friends and family.

Website: www.rnib.org.uk

Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust

Located in Milton Keynes, Thomas Edward Mitton House is a specialist residential centre that provides continuing rehabilitation and specialist care and support for people with an acquired brain injury.

Website: www.thedtgroup.org

Flitwick & District Stroke Club

Meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 14:00 to 16.30 at the Ellenshaw Court, Hinksley Road, Flitwick, Beds.

Telephone: 01525 717181 (John Farmer).

Milton Keynes Centre for Integrated Living

MK CIL can provide information and advice on a wide range of disability related subjects and general subjects including mobility, equipment, care, benefits, housing, leisure activities/holidays and social care procedures/pathways. It is a free service for people with disabilities of all ages, their families, friends, carers and professionals.

Telephone: 01908 231344

Website: mkcil.org.uk

Email: info@mkcil.org.uk

Sight Concern

Sight Concern (Bedfordshire) is an independent, local, sight-loss charity providing information, advice and practical support for blind and partially sighted people in Bedfordshire and Luton.

Website: www.sightconcern.org.uk

Disability Resource Centre

The Disability Resource Centre is a charity led by people with lived experience that has those affected by health and disability at the centre of its decision making. Our vision is to empower people of all ages with disability, health conditions, mental ill-health, and carers to fulfil their potential and aspirations. The cornerstones to our services are professional, emotional, and practical support including information and advice, equipment, training, employment support, wellbeing, and personalisation services.

They have 28 years of experience, supporting over 13,000 people annually through our services. We collaborate closely with local stakeholders and partners to provide a holistic offer of support. Working in partnership with local organisations we ensure that residents have access to the services that provide the support they require, through a case led journey in and out of universal, social, and voluntary services. Working together using a person-centered approach providing a joined-up method of integrated support to resident.

Website: drcbeds.org.uk

Disability Resource Centre

Free help and advice for disabled people, including carers and families of disabled people, older people and those affected by long-term health conditions.

Website: www.drcbeds.org.uk

Headway Bedford

Headway Bedford provide a supportive and stimulating environment for people who have suffered brain injury.

Website: www.headwaybedford.org.uk

Scope

Scope is a charity that exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.

Website: www.scope.org.uk