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FIBROMYALGIA - National
Fibromyalgia Association UK
Sue Tait (FMA UK Trustee), P O Box 206, Stourbridge DY9 8YL
Tel : 0870 220 1232 (Helpline) or 0870 751 7389 (Benefits Helpline)
Fax 0870 752 5118
E-mail: fmauk@hotmail.com Website: www .fibromyalgia-associationuk.org
The Association has over 100 support groups and help lines throughout the UK and sells a wide range of books on Fibromyalgia plus promotional and awareness items. GPs and other medical professionals can request a medical information pack at no cost. Send sae for an information pack. Helpline is available from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm weekdays, answer machine at other times.
FIBROMYALGIA - Local
Hereford F.I.S.S
12 Green Elms, Eardisland, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9BL
Tel : (0871) 750 1725 Fax: (01544) 387 956
E-mail: info@herefordshirefm.org.uk Website: www.herefordshirefm.org.uk
There is a fibromyalgia support group in Kidderminster:- Organiser: Julie McDonald
472 Chester Road North, Kidderminster DY10 1TP Tel: (01562) 637 660
Herefordshire FM Support Helpline 0871 750 1725
E-Mail: fmsupport@cornell12.fsnet.co.uk
Website: www.communigate.co.uk/here/fibromyalgia
FIRST KEY - Local
First Key (scope)
13 Holmer Street, Hereford HR4 0HS
Tel (01432) 342 402 Fax (01432) 342 481
E-mail: firstkey.hereford@scope.org.uk
First Key is a SCOPE DAILY LIVING Service. SCOPE's aim is that all disabled people achieve equality. First Key provides community based services to adults who have cerebral palsy and associated disabilities. Services include: registered care, domiciliary care and support to people living in their own homes. First key has a Community Development team who enable individuals to plan and develop lifestyles of their choice. An active service user group
FLYING - National
To Travel as a Passenger: Inform the airline well in advance of the date that you expect to travel and the disability so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Label each part of a wheelchair as it may become separated in the baggage hold. Electric wheelchairs cannot be carried by aircraft because of the fire hazard from batteries. A wheelchair can be provided by airline at both ends of the journey. (Personal wheelchairs will be carried in the baggage hold). More information from ABLE.
There is also a lot of useful information published by Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee which is called 'Access to Air Travel - Guidance for disabled and less mobile passengers'. Their address is 1/14 Great Minster House, 76 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DR. Tel (020) 7944 8011 Website: www.dptac.gov.uk
FLYING - Local
Shobdon Airfield
Shobdon Airfield, Nr Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9NR
Tel (01568) 708 908 Fax (01568) 708 935
Website: www.shobdon.plus.com
Shobdon airfield has assisted disabled people to experience flying and control of aircraft. Contact the Airfield Manager direct to discuss type of lesson, aircraft and any possible difficulties in handling controls.
FOOT HEALTH SERVICE (INCLUDING CHIROPODY)
Consult a doctor in the first instance.
FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA - National
Ataxia Group
10 Winchester House, Kennington Park, Cranmer Road, London SW9 6EJ
Tel: 0845 644 0606 (helpline) (020) 7582 1444 (Admin) Fax: (020) 7582 9444
E-mail: helpline@ataxia.org.uk Website: www.ataxia.org.uk
The group aims to raise money for research into ataxias and to provide information, advice and support to sufferers and their families, carers, professionals and the general public. There is a quarterly magazine, also information leaflets, meetings and limited welfare grants available to subscribing members of the group. Please telephone for a list of group membership and other information.
FURNITURE - Local
Full House
Unit 2, Holme Lacy Industrial Estate, Hereford HR2 6DR
Tel: (01432) 342 042 Fax : (01432) 342 014
Full House is an independent registered charity providing donated goods free to people in need. The range covers furniture, cookers, bedding and household effects. The service covers the whole of Herefordshire and beyond. Clients are serviced through referral from one of the local referring agencies: Social Services, ABLE or Citizens Advice Bureau. Potential clients should contact one of these agencies. Clients can make personal selection on Tuesdays and Fridays between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm. Contact: Unit 705 Fordshill Road, Rotherwas, Hereford HR2 6NS.
FURTHER EDUCATION - National
University of the 3rd Age
19 East Street, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1QH
Tel (020) 8466 6139 Fax (020) 8466 5749
E-mail: national.office@u3a.org.uk Website: www.u3a.org.uk
Around the country groups of people organise themselves for the purpose of learning. The subjects tackled vary with each U3A and the number offered will depend on the size and enthusiasm of the group. Hereford contact: (01432) 273 081
Further Education - Local
Deaf Students Integrate
Worcester College of Technology, Deansway, Worcester WR1 2JF
Tel : (01905) 725 555 Fax: (01905) 725 600
E-mail: college@wortech.ac.uk Website: www.wortech.ac.uk
Deaf Students integrate, with suitable support on courses at all colleges of further education. There is a service to provide support for hearing impaired adults or visually impaired people who wish to take College course. Contact the learning Support Manager of the college to be attended or Brian Perry, County Specialist Support Service - Further and Higher Education, 17 Castle Street, Worcester WR1 3AD. Additional Learning Support E-mail: support@ortech.ac.uk. Some courses in all three colleges are accessible to physically disabled students with mobility problems.
Evesham and Malvern Hills College
David Blades (Principal) LLb, Cert Ed, Albert Road North, Malvern, WR14 2YH
Tel (01684) 565 351 Website: www.evesham.ac.uk
There are facilities for people with disabilities. The original building has a level access to the front of the college, a lift to the first floor and a disabled toilet. The new building is on the ground floor and has a disabled toilet. Courses are available for students with learning difficulties and physical disabilities.
Extra Choices Across North Herefordshire (ECHO)
Fiona Ritchie, 6 School Lane, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 8AA
Tel : (01568) 620 307 E-mail: echo@ukonline.co.uk
Provides a range of activities for people with learning disabilities including education, arts and leisure. Also supports people to enable them to take part in the community. Please contact Fiona Ritchie for further information.
See TRAINING, CAREERS, EMPLOYMENT
Faculty of Education
Herefordshire College of Technology, Folly Lane, Hereford HR1 1LS
Tel 0800 0321 1986
E-mail: enquiries@hereford-tech.ac.uk Website: www.hereford-tech.ac.uk
Herefordshire College of Technology, offers courses for students with learning difficulties and disabilities in a group situation and responds to the specific needs for the individual. Available courses including bridging courses leading to the Bronze award, the Further Education Award, Word Power, Number Power and part time course for adults including independent living skills, keyboard skill, Home Management, Practical Workshop skills. Contact Chris Halls, Head of Faculty for further information.
Herefordshire College of Art and Design
Louise Macintyre, Folly Lane, Hereford HR1 1LT
Tel 01432) 273 359 Fax (01432) 341 099
E-mail: hcad@hereford-art-col.ac.uk Website: www.hereford-art-col.ac.uk
Herefordshire College of Art and Design is accessible to people with disabilities. The Contract Course is for students with learning difficulties. It is a 3 year full-time course, but may be accessed on a part-time basis. Part-time evening courses include "Basic Skills in Art & Design" for students with learning difficulties and "Introduction to Art & Design” for students with Acquired Brain Injury. Provision for students requiring support on mainstream course Contact Fenella Gardner, Manager – Study Support Services
Holme Lacy College
Holme Lacy, Hereford HR2 6LL. Tel : (01432) 870 316 Fax: (01432) 870 566
E-mail: holmelacy@pershore.ac.uk Website: www.pershore.ac.uk
A variety of full time and part time courses are provided in the horticultural and gardening field. The College is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for staff and students. Much of the campus is accessible to students with mobility problems.
See Gardening and Riding for special facilities at the college
University of the 3rd Age
Tel: Hereford (01432) 273 081
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