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LARYNGECTOMY - National
National Association of Laryngectomy Clubs
Lower Ground Floor, 152 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TR
Tel : (020) 7730 8585 Fax : (020) 7730 8584 Website: www.nalc.ik.com
An association for those who have undergone a laryngectomy operation to promote their welfare by encouraging the formation of clubs of which ninety-three are situated around the country. There is a telephone help line and a range of literature for both patient and professional. An "Emergency Resuscitation" video is available entitled LIFE.
LARYNGECTOMY - Local
Cordless Club
Tony Woolard, 5 Grasmere Close, Hereford HR4 0LR.
Tel : (01432) 278651
A club to support and help rehabilitate those who have had a Laryngectomy following Throat Cancer
LEARNING DISABILITY - National
Learning Disability Helpline
4 Swan Courtyard, Coventry Road, Birmingham B26 1BU
Tel : 0808 808 1111 E-mail: help@mencap.org.uk
A learning disability affects the way someone learns, communicates or does some everyday things. Someone has a learning disability all through their life. There are many different types of learning disability. They can be mild, moderate or severe. Some people with a mild learning disability do not need a lot of support in their lives. But other people may need support with all sorts of things, like getting dressed, going shopping, or filling out forms. Some people with a learning disability also have a physical disability. This can mean they need a lot of support 24 hours a day.
Mencap (MENCAP)
National Centre, 123 Golden Lane, London EC1Y 0RT
Tel :(020) 7454 0454 Fax : (020) 7696 5540
E-mail: information@mencap.org.uk Website: www.mencap.org.uk
Aims to improve the lives and opportunities of children and adults with a learning disability, their families and carers.
LEARNING DISABILITY - Local
Herefordshire MENCAP
4 Sidnall Farm Pencombe, Bromyard HR7 4RP
Contact : Rose Hunt Tel : (01885) 400 379 E-mail: rosehunt@family.co.uk
A local branch of MENCAP which campaigns , raising awareness, raising and distributing funds in order to help support people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. Herefordshire MENCAP publish a directory called "Help Starts Here" which has information about local services, a glossary and a free newsletter 'Herefordshire MENCAP News'. Chairman: Peter Maybury – Tel: (01432) 277844
Secretary and Information Officer: Mrs. Vanessa Pawsey, Archer House, Ryelands Road, Leominster HR6 8PN. Tel/Fax: (01568) 612587
Hereford Gateway Club for Mentally Handicapped
Mrs J Newman, 22 Belmont Avenue, Hereford. Tel : 01432 357042
Southbank Close - Adult Unit - Tel: (01432) 268 258
Adult Unit provides 9 residential placements and 5 places for respite/relief care for adult with learning disabilities. There is also limited provision for crisis or emergency admissions.
No 1 Ledbury Road - The Children's Unit,
Hereford, HR1 2SX Tel: (01432) 373 950
The Children's Unit provides 13 beds for Respite/Relief Care for children with a learning disability. Age range 5 years to 19 years. Referral is through The Learning Disability Team
The Integrated Community Team for adults with Learning Disabilities
Hillrise, 41 Southbank Road, Hereford HR1 2TL
Tel : (01432) 373 207 Fax : (01432) 354 552
The integrated community team for adults with learning disabilities, a team of Health and Social Care professionals based at Hillrise, 41 Southbank Road, Hereford HR1 2TL, which includes a Consultant Psychiatrist, Community Nurses, Specialist Social Workers, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapist, access to a Physiotherapist and Administrative and Clerical Support.
Kite Centre Tel: (01432) 373 940
LEARNING TO DRIVE - National
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation
Mobility centre, Woodlands Road, Leatherhead Court, Leatherhead,
Surrey KT22 0BN
Tel: (01372) 841 100 Fax: (01372) 844 657
Website: www.qefd.org
For assessment for eligibility to hold a driving licence, the types of controls and most appropriate vehicle, both for road and pavement vehicles, also tuition. The Foundation works to enable disabled people to acquire skills for employment – build their confidence – increase independence – maximize mobility
LEARNING TO DRIVE - Local
Wheels to Work
9 Broad Street Leominster, HR6 8BT
Tel: (01568) 616 622
Voluntary Action North Herefordshire runs this project which covers the whole of Herefordshire and aims to provide transport alternatives to people who are disadvantaged on the labour market by their inability to access public or private transport to employment or training opportunities. Support can be given by means of a moped loan scheme; subsided driving lessons; small repair grants for vehicles and a bicycle loan scheme. For further information contact the co-ordinator, Tom Bulmer.
Left Handed - Local
Anything Left-Handed
5 Charles Street, Worcester WR1 2AQ
Tel: (01905) 25798 Fax: (01905) 25798
E-mail: mail@lefthand-education.co.uk Website: www.lefthand-education.co.uk
Have specific guidelines on helping left-handed children included as part of Initial Teacher training and within current in-service training. As well as helping children at the shop, Mark Stewart runs courses for schools and other educational providers such as LEA’s, Nurseries and Pre-School Learning Alliance Groups. LEFT’n’Write of Worcester is spearheading the campaign to have specific guidelines on helping left-handed children included as part of Initial Teacher Training and within current in-service training. Help and advice available to teachers and parents of left-handed children.
LEUKAEMIA - National
Leukaemia Research Fund
43 Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JJ Tel: (020) 7405 0101
Fax: (020) 7405 3139
E-mail: info@lrf.org.uk Website: www.lrf.org.uk
Leukaemia Research is still the only national research charity devoted exclusively to leukaemia, the lymphomas, myeloma, aplastic anaemic, myelodysplasia, the myeloproliferative disorders and related blood disorders in both children and adults.
LIBRARIES - Local
Belmont Library
Eastholme Community Centre, Eastholme Avenue, Belmont, Hereford HR2 7QU
Tel: (01432) 342 648 E-mail: belmontlibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk
Part of a modern community building the level access and facilities on one floor. The library has a selection of large print books and also offers free spoken work tapes for users with impaired vision. Hours of Opening. Tuesday 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm; Thursday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm; Friday 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm and 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm; Saturdays 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.
Bromyard Library
The Bromyard Centre, Cruxwell Street, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4DP
Tel: (01432) 260 280 E-mail: bromyardlibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk
Bromyard library has a standard size entrance door (30''). The children's and adult lending sections are on the same level but there are steps down to the lower level. The library has a selection of large print books and also offers free spoken word tapes for users with impaired vision. Hours of opening are Tuesday 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm, Thursday and Friday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm, Saturday 9.30 am to 1.00 pm.
Colwall Library
Humphrey Walwyn Library, Colwall, Worcestershire WR13 6QT
Tel: (01684) 540 642
E-mail: colwalllibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk
Colwall is a modern building with level access and facilities on one level. The library has a selection of large print books and also offers free spoken work tapes for users with impaired vision. Hours of opening are Tuesday 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm, Friday 10.30 am to 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm. Saturday 10.300 am to 12.30 pm.
Herefordshire Libraries & Information Service
Administration HQ, Shire Hall, Hereford, HR1 2HY
Tel: (01432) 359 830 Fax: (01432) 260 744
E-mail: libraries@herefordshire.gov.uk Website: www.libraries.herefordshire.gov.uk
The Web Site contains an information service and gives remote access to the library catalogue for browsing and where books on loan can be renewed. Computers with the internet access are available in all libraries with special facilities for the disabled in the larger sites. The Herefordshire Libraries & Information Service also includes a Housebound reader service, special 'Carers Tickets' and services to Residential Nursing Homes and similar establishments.
Hereford Library
Broad Street, Hereford, HR4 9AU Tel: (01432) 383 600
Fax: (01432) 383 607
E-mail: herefordlibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk
Hereford Library is an historic building with facilities on two floors, both served by a lift. Space is restricted in some areas. The library has a selection of large print books and also offers free spoken word tapes for users with impaired vision. A computer terminal has been adapted and dedicated for use by disabled users. Hours of Opening are Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30 am to 6.00 pm; Thursday 9.30 am to 5.00 pm; Friday 9.30 am to 8.00 pm and Saturday 9.30 am to 1.00 pm.
Hereford Mobile Library: Contact as above or Mobile Tel 07718 051355.
Kington Library
64 Bridge Street , Kington, HR5 3DX Tel: (01544) 230 427 E-mail :kingtonlibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk
For wheelchair users, level access can be gained via a front door. All facilities once inside are on two levels. The second floor is accessible via a lift The library has a selection of large print books and also offers free spoken work tapes for users with impaired vision. Hours of Opening are Tuesday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm. Friday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 5.30 pm; Saturday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm.
Ledbury Library
The Homend, Ledbury, HR9 1BT Tel: (01531) 632 133 E-mail: ledburylibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk
Ledbury Library is an historic building. There are steep steps and 2 lobby doors into the building, which unfortunately offers no alternative means of access. The facilities are on two floors, the upper floor which includes the reference section is accessible only via stairs. The library has a selection of large print books and also offers free spoken word tapes for users with impaired vision. A computer terminal has been adapted and dedicated for use by disabled users. Hours of opening are Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm; Thursday 9.30 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm; Saturday 9.30 am to 1.00 pm.
Leintwardine Library
Community Centre,High Street, Leintwardine, Craven Arms SY7 0LZ
Tel: (01547) 540 459
E-mail: leintwardinelibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk
Leintwardine library occupies a small part of an old building, therefore space is restricted. There are steps into the building and standard sized doorways (30") inside. The library has a selection of large print books and also offers free spoken word tapes for users with impaired vision. Hours of Opening are Tuesday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm; Friday 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
Leominster Library
8 Buttercross, Leominster, HR6 8BN Tel: (01432) 383 290 Fax: (01568) 616025
E-mail: leominsterlibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk
A modern library. All facilities on one spacious level on the first floor with lift access from street level, also a disabled WC. The library has a selection of large print books and offers free spoken work tapes for users with impaired vision. A computer terminal has been adapted and dedicated for use by disabled users. Hours of Opening are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9.30 am to 5.30 pm; Thursdays 9.30 am to 8.00 pm; Saturday 9.30 am to 1.00 pm.
Leominster Mobile Library: Contact as above or Mobile Tel: 07718 051353.
Ross on Wye Library
Cantilupe Road, Ross on Wye, HR9 7AN Tel: (01432) 383 280 E-mail: rosslibrary@herefordshire.gov.uk
A modern and spacious building with level or ramp access to all areas. The library has automatic doors, a disabled WC and 2 disabled parking spaces. The library has a selection of large print books and also offers free spoken work tapes for users with impaired vision. A computer terminal has been adapted and dedicated for use by disabled users. Open: Tue, Wed and Fri 9.30 am to 3.30 pm; Thurs 9.30 am to 7.00 pm; Sat 9.30 am to 1.00 pm.
Weobley Library
Old Police Court, Back Lane, Weobley, Herefordshire HR4 8SG
Tel: (01544) 318956
E-mail: weobleylibraries@herefordshire.gov.uk
Wheelchair access to building and the reception and children's section, but a step between each of two other levels. Limited space. Disabled WC nearby. The library has a selection of large print books and also offers free spoken word tapes for users with impaired vision. Hours of Opening: Monday 10.00 am to 1.00 pm; Thursday 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
Worcestershire Lifestyles
Woodside Lodge, Lark Hill Road, Worcester WR5 2EF
Tel: (01905) 350 686 (01905) 365 513 (Minicom) Tel: (01905) 350 684
E-mail: info@worcestershire-lifestyles.org.uk Website: www.worcestershire-lifestyles.btinternet.co.uk
Lifestyles creates a partnership with the participant in which the participant takes the lead. The participant has barriers within the physical environment, which are placed in the path of disabled people.
Herefordshire Lifestyles
41a Millbrook Street, Hereford HR4 9LF
Tel: (01432) 277 968 (01432) 273 507 Fax: (01432) 273460
E-mail: mainoffice@lifestyles.demon.co.uk
Herefordshire Lifestyles works
with people with physical and sensory disabilities providing services and
support to enable them to live a life of their choice.
12 Lant Street, London, SE1 1QH
Tel: (020) 7407 9417 Fax: (020) 7403 1377
E-mail: info@listening-books.org.uk Website: www.listening-books.org.uk
Listening Books is dedicated to providing access to books for people who cannot read in the usual way, through the provision of an excellent quality, postal audio book library service, responsive to our members' needs.
Literacy – Local
Literacy
Vanessa Ford/Jenny Jacks, Herefordshire College of Technology, Folly Lane, Hereford
Tel: 01432) 352 235 ext 645 Website: www.hereford-tech.ac.uk
The college runs various levels of literacy courses right from Introductory Skills level 1. These are run at the college on: Monday and Wednesday mornings 9 am - 12 noon and Friday 10 am to 12 noon.
They also run a Skills Mobile which travels around the Herefordshire countryside going to places such as: Ledbury, Leominster, Clehonger and more. These are small classes of approximately 4 – 5 students.
Canal Road Day Centre
Canal Road Day Centre, Canal Road, Hereford HR1 2EA
Tel: (01432) 266 881
A range of social and
recreational activities including a Literacy Project. For further information
contact the Manager.
Community Voluntary Action Ledbury & District
Salters Yard, Bye Street, Ledbury HR8 2AA
Tel: (01531) 636 006 Fax: (01531) 636 333
E-mail: enquiry@voluntaryactionledbury.org.uk Website: www.voluntaryactionledbury.org.uk
Community Voluntary Action delivers the combined services of a Council For Voluntary Service and a Volunteer Bureau. Our Area of benefit encompasses the market town of Ledbury and twenty three surrounding rural Parishes of Herefordshire. In addition to the above we also deliver a number of Volunteer based community projects for the Ledbury area.
Herefordshire Literacy Project (H.E.L.P)
Vanessa Ford (HELP Manager)/John Chapman (Chairman)
Herefordshire College of Technology, Folly Lane, Hereford
Tel: (01432) 352 235 Ext 645 (daytime), (01432) 269 136 (evenings)
The project offers one to one support to people wanting to improve their reading, spelling, writing or number skills. HELP is a county wide network of volunteer teachers who provide tuition either at home or in one of HELP's centres in Herefordshire.
LUPUS - National
Lupus UK
St James House, Eastern Road, Romford, Essex RM1 3NH
Tel: (01708) 731 251 Fax: (01708) 731 252
E-mail: headoffice@lupusuk.org.uk Website: www.lupusuk.com
To support the sufferer who may be alone and isolated; to provide advice and welfare support for people with lupus.
LYMPHOMA – National
Lymphoma Association
P O Box 386 Aylesbury, Bucks. HP20 2GA
Tel: 0808 808 5555 (Helpline) (01296) 619 400 (Office)
E-mail: information@lymphoma.org.uk Website : www.lymphoma.org.uk
Provide emotional support and information to patients with any kind of lymphatic cancer, their families, carers and friends. Also supply, on request introductory information to hospitals, healthcare and welfare organisations for their patient information resources.
Please report incorrect details, failed links, new web sites or other
information to
info@ablehereford.com
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