Links (Note: Disability Stockport accepts no responsiblity for the content of external websites)

Access for all is a registered charity based in the North West of England. Concerned with promoting accessibility, they provide activities, work with local authorities and campaign on a range of issues related to opening access.

 

Age Concern Stockport works throughout Stockport to promote health, independence and choice to enhance quality of lifestyle in later life. The local branch of Age Concern provides a range of services and campaign actively on behalf of their client group.

 

Aidis Trust The Aidis Trust was founded in 1975 to help disabled people communicate through information and communication technology (ICT). They do this through a number of services, all of which are designed to help disabled people to increase independence and reduce isolation through ICT.

 

communitycare.co.uk is a web site targeted towards those working in, or having an interest about, all areas of social care within the UK.

 

Design for Access 2 is an excellent access guide produced by Manchester Disabled People's Access Group and Manchester City Council.

 

Disabled Living Manchester based equipment centre which has thousands of products on display, all designed for disabled and older people. They also offer fashion advice and an alteration service that customises high-street fashion to individual requirements.

 

Disability Now Magazine is the web site for the UK based magazine. This site has a strong emphasis on campaigns and the politics of disability. It containsinformation of a practical benefit. The site also contains a number of wide-ranging and lively discussion forums.

 

DisabledGo a free directory containing detailed information about accessible services and venues in towns and cities throughout the UK.

 

Disabled Workers Co-operative you can find the product, service or skill you need provided by a local disabled worker. Disabled workers can register their service FREE on the Disabled Workers Database

 

EyeLine Stockport provide support and services for visually impaired people in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport.

 

Gaddum Centre is an independent body based in Manchester that provides a range of services in the field of social and health care. They work with and provide services for; individuals, families, agencies, local and health authorities, the professions and companies.

 

Scope previously known as the Spastic Society, Scope has for over 50 years been working for the interests of people with disabilities, particularily those with cerebral palsy.

 

Signpost Stockport for Carers providing advice and support for Stockport's carers.

 

Spinal Injuries Association the UK's national organisation offering support and advice to all those affected by spinal cord injury. They place strong emphasis on people leading a full and independent life after spinal injuries.

 

Stockport Council On-Line Consultation Exercises Stockport Council are currently holding on-line consultation exercises asking residents their opinions regarding the council's services.

 

Stockport Creative Writing for Silver Surfers, 50 plus, housebound and disabled writers. Stockport Creative Writing was formed to help assist in writing and poetry etc.

 

Stockport Expert Patients' Programme is a programme that supports people in managing their long-term health problems.

 

Stockport Link - The Stockport LINk will be independent networks of local people and groups such as charities, faith groups, tenant organisations, youth councils, BME organisations, business federations, carers, users of services, community leaders, patient representatives, you, me; everyone's views matter

 

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council information and advice concerning Stockport Council's health and social care services.

 

Stockport Mind is an independent adult mental health charity that offers friendly, accessible support and information to promote well-being in the community.

 

Time to get Equal is a campaigning site, The site actively promotes equality of access for all people with disabilities and the removal of obstacles to equality, whether they be cultural, environmental or political.

 

Warrington Disability Partnership (WDP) is an independent, user led Social Enterprise committed to valuing everyone's life skills, experience and individuality to enable positive change.