Useful contacts
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Research Institute for Disabled Consumers
Inclusive research and user testing that offers specialised insight from our panel of over 2,500 disabled and older people – directly to your business, charity or institution https://www.ridc.org.uk
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Motability
Motability is a national charity set up to help disabled people with their personal mobility. The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to use their government-funded mobility allowances to lease a new car, scooter, powered wheelchair or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV). https://www.motability.org.uk
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REMAP
Remap is a charity that helps disabled people of all ages to live more independent lives. Our network of skilled volunteers design and custom-make equipment free of charge. We help to improve quality of life and increase independence for disabled people of all ages, providing solutions to everyday problems when there is nothing commercially available. https://www.remap.org.uk
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PHAB
Phab inspires and supports disabled and non-disabled children, young people and adults to make more of life together – breaking down community barriers, reducing social isolation, and creating opportunities for all involved to enjoy the same activities and challenges side by side. https://www.phab.org.uk
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Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity. We provide frontline nursing and hospice care, a free support line and a wealth of information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement. https://www.mariecurie.org.uk
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Re-engage
Re-engage is committed to older people being heard, valued and engaged. They provide social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing. https://www.reengage.org.uk
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Independent Living
The place for impartial information about products and services to help with mobility and independence. Whoever you are – OT, physio or other health professional, family carer, individual with a disability, Independent Living can provide the advice you need. https://www.independentliving.co.uk
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MASIS
The charity MASIS (Mobility and Support Information Service) strives towards creating socially inclusive and equal lifestyles for disabled people. Since 2012, MASIS has worked with other charities and organisations, at a regional and national level, to promote inclusivity for people with long-term illnesses or disabilities. The MASIS website includes contributions from charities, such as Driving […]
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Mind
Local Minds provide mental health services in local communities across England and Wales. https://www.mind.org.uk
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Independent Age
Independent Age offers advice and support for older age. Our current focus is loneliness, poverty and health and care. https://www.independentage.org
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