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British Wireless for the Blind Fund
The Fund provides free loan of high quality audio equipment that has been designed and adapted for people with a visual impairment.
The scheme is open to UK residents over 8 years who are registered blind or partially sighted and in receipt of means tested benefits.
If you don't meet the charity's criteria you are able to purchase the equipment (VAT free) through the website.
Independence at Home works to improve the independence and quality of life of people of all ages with long term illnesses or disability.
It provides grants up to £500 to people of all ages who have a physical or learning disability or long term illness and who are in financial need.
Grants may be used towards the cost of mobility and disability equipment, home adaptations and other essential items not available from public funds.
This may include:
Individuals will need to be referred by an appropriate professional such as Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Disability Advice Worker.
An application form can be downloaded from their website and they accept applications throughout the year.
National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD)
The NABD is the world leader in the field of motorcycling with a disability.
It is able to offer financial assistance towards the cost of special adaptations for motorcycles, scooters, motorcycle/sidecar combinations and trikes.
Grants can range from £250 to £2,000 depending on the type of machine and the needs of the rider.
Applications for funding will only be accepted from those living in the UK, Eire, Isle of Man and the Channel Isles.
For more information email: office@thenabd.org.uk
The Telephones for the Blind Fund provide telephones for the registered blind.
To qualify a person must be either living alone or with a partner disadvantaged through disability or age. They must have no other means to pay for the telephone and been refused assistance by their local council.
Applications should be made by a social worker on the applicant's behalf using the charity's application form. This can be obtained by contacting the charity direct.
Wavelength is the main UK charity for providing televisons and radio's for those who are isolated and lonely.
It helps people on low income, confined to their own homes or suffering from severe helath problems.
All televisions provided will have an extended warranty and the charity may be able to help with the first year's TV licence.
Applications should be made by a professional such as a social worker, nurse or local shop manager who has long term contact with the beneficiary.
To apply:download an application form. This must be signed by the referee and the beneficiary.
The Hospital Saturday Fund (medical appliances and aids)
The Steve Morgan Foundation (North Wales, Merseyside, West Cheshire and North Shropshire)
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