Useful Links

Below is a list of websites which you may find useful, categorised as follows:

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Care & Support

Aspire - Aspire work with people with spinal cord injuries to create opportunity, choice and independence

British Services - directory of special needs and disability service providers in the UK

Care Commission - Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care

Care Homes Guide - in-depth search facility for retirement, residential and nursing homes

Carers Scotland - campaigning for a better understanding of the issues affecting carers

Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living - helping disabled people in Glasgow to take more control over the support they need

Help My Mobility - free service that provides comparative information about mobility products and equipment

Leonard Cheshire Disability - provision of services in support of disabled people in the widest context

Multiple Sclerosis Society - UK's largest charity for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis in the UK

Spinal Injuries Scotland - national voluntary organisation helping with people with new and long-term spinal cord injuries

Revive MS Support - charity dedicaded to helping people affected by Multiple Sclerosis around Greater Glasgow

Thistle Foundation - charity supporting people with disabilities and long term health conditions

Turning Point Scotland - person-centred residential rehabilitation services

Equality & Diversity

Equality and Human Rights Commission - working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality & protect human rights

Inclusion Scotland - consortium of organisations of disabled people and disabled individuals aiming to draw attention to the barriers that affect disabled people's everyday lives

Joseph Rowntree Foundation - seeking to understand the root causes of social problems & to identify ways to overcome them

Financial Advice

allpay - make your rent payments online

Citizens Advice Scotland - national umbrella body that provides essential services to Scottish Citizens Advice Bureaux

Energy Saving Trust - make your home more energy efficient and save money

Hidden Fees - providing information about hidden fees

Highland Council Essential Guide to Benefits and Money Advice - advice and information on benefit entitlements

Money Made Clear - advice about managing your money from the Financial Services Authority

National Debtline - free debt advice

Turn2us - free, accessible directory to help you find appropriate sources of financial support based on your needs and circumstances

Utility Aid - We have a partnership with Utility Aid to provide a service to help the people in our communities to reduce their energy costs. Try our free and easy impartial gas and electric switching site now. This will allow you to compare the prices of all gas and electric suppliers and find the best deal for your home, saving you money!

Housing Advice

Anti Social Behaviour Scotland - information, news and advice on how to control anti social behaviour

Care and Repair Scotland - independent advice to help homeowners repair, improve or adapt their homes

Carr-Gomm - national charity providing high quality support and housing services

Ethnic Minorities Housing Project - information and help regarding housing in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

HomeSwapper - helping tenants looking to swap their property (a mutual exchange) to find the right new home

Ownership Options in Scotland - addressing home ownership issues affecting disabled people in Scotland

Ready Scotland - advice on how to protect yourself, your family and your home in an emergency

Rowan Group -providers of affordable and innovative housing and support for those with low incomes and/or specialised needs

Scottish Accessible Housing Network - network of user-led housing and disability organisations

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations - information about Scottish housing associations

Scottish Public Services Ombudsman - dealing with complaints about councils, the National Health Service, housing associations and most Scottish public bodies

Tenants Information Service - providing independent information, advice and training for tenants

Tenant Participation Advisory Service - national membership organisation for landlords, tenants and other related organisations

Waste Aware - advice on how to reduce, reuse and recycle your household waste

Leisure & Lifestyle

BBC's Ouch - online magazine for young disabled people

Disabled Go - free detailed access information for venues across the UK

Disabled Holiday Directory - directory of holiday accommodation for disabled people

Holidays for All - consortium of leading disability charities and specialist tour companies providing accessible holidays

Motability - leading car scheme for disabled people

Riding for the Disabled Association - riding for disabled people

Royal Yachting Association Sailability - bringing boating to people with disabilities

Wheelpower - national organisation for British Wheelchair Sport

Local Authority Websites

Blackwood is a trading name of Margaret Blackwood Housing Association Limited.
Financial Services Authority Mutuals Public Register No 1728 RS
The Scottish Housing Regulator Registration No HEP 158
Registered Scottish Charity No SC007658
Member of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations

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