We provide information in a variety of ways…
This service provides up-to-date information and advice to people of any age and with any disability, older people, their families, carers, friends and associated professionals throughout Bedfordshire and Luton.
The Service is a member of the national network organisations DIAL UK and Advice UK.
Information is available on a variety of topics including:
- Advocacy
- Benefits
- Carers
- Education
- Employment
- Grants
- Holidays
- Sport and Leisure
- Support Groups
The Service is open to everyone- there is no formal referral process and it is FREE. People can access the service in several ways:
- In Person
- In Writing
- By Text phone
- By Telephone
- By Email
Information is also available in other formats, on request.
The Service is open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
For more information please contact the Information Service Manager, Esther Stuart on 01582 470970 or email information@drcbeds.org.uk.
Information Resources
The Information Service uses and produces a wide range of resources.
We use:
- A comprehensive database, DissBASE with thousands of national and local entries of disability organisations and topics.
- The national data is updated every few months.
- Local data is updated continuously.
- We also use a range of printed reference material and online resources.
We produce:
An Information Handbook giving details of the services provided at the Disability resource Centre and the range of topics covered.
We answer thousands of enquiries every year. Typical enquiries include:
- Accessible holiday accommodation
- insurance for a person with an existing medical condition
- Sporting facilities for disabled people
- Dentist who will make home visits
- Where to get a blue badge
- Local walks suitable for a wheelchair
- Accessible pubs
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