Disability & Dosh

A question about : info for families with sp needs children

https://www.familyfund.org.uk/

a very useful site in above link for grants towards most stuff. hope it is of help to anyone relevant for it.

A question about : Theatre Royal Newcastle

If you buy a wheelchair space seat, you carer gets a ticket free

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A question about : Useful guide for filling in DLA Form

This guide https://www.cerebra.org.uk/parent_support/DLA_guide.htm is designed to help parents fill in the DLA claim form but I guess it would be useful for anybody filling in the claim pack. The guide is downloadable or you can request a paper copy.

A question about : Deaf/HoH Information

I would advise anyone with impaired hearing to look at this list of online-leaflets. They explain your entitlements to many things:

https://www.rnid.org.uk/information_r...es/factsheets/

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A question about : The National Trust and visitors with disabilities

The National Trust welcomes visitors with disabilities

Entry fees
Our admission policy admits the necessary companion of a disabled visitor free of charge.

Resources
The majority of our properties offer Braille and large print guides. Many properties are also developing sensory information.

Information
The National Trust Access Guide 2008 (PDF / 4MB) provides more information about the accessibility of our properties.

A question about : Help with metered water bills

United Utilities (I am sure other water companies have similar schemes) have a water sure scheme for people on low income (be in receipt of certain means tested benefits) and either have 3 or more children or have a condition which means they use more than average water and have a water meter.

The details are on: www.unitedutilities.com/?OBH=3302

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A question about : Any advice

Hi
Any advice would be welcome I live in a council house with my disabled son so just the 2 of us and on benefits as his carer we don't have family ,
my problem is decorating we have been here 17 years and it needs painting and some new internal doors hanging , I have spoken to the housing and asked as best as I can if I buy the doors and wallpaper ,paints will they do it and if they have to charge me I will make payment on dd no came the reply .
I can't afford to get a painter and decorator in

A question about : Mobile Phone with a Loud RingTone

Hi, could anybody recommend a decent but cheapish mobile phone with a loud ring tone. This is for my Dad who in his old age is now a little hard of hearing.

Any help is appreciated.

Regards
Chris