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of Cerebral PalsyServices in Scotland
It matters... when it happens to your family
Helping parents of children with cerebal palsy find answers and where appropriate seek fair compensation.
To talk to someone about your family’s circumstances call Sue Grant on 0131 319 8118 or email [email protected]
It mattersmatters when it happens to your familywhen it happens to your fa
digbybrown.co.uk
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Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term used by doctors to refer to a set of neurological conditions that affect a child's movement, posture and co-ordination.
Neurological conditions affect the brain and nervous system.
Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the brain before, during or soon after birth.
The most common cause of cerebral palsy is something that damages the brain while the baby is in the womb, thought to account for around 80% of cases.
Known possible causes of cerebral palsy include:
• infection in early pregnancy
• premature birth
• cerebral haemorrhage (bleeds in the baby’s brain)
• genetic factors
• oxygen starvation to baby’s brain during delivery
Sometimes the cause of the cerebral palsy is never discovered.
Children with cerebral palsy may suffer problems with mobility, posture and co-ordination, speech and language, vision, and may suffer from learning difficulties and epilepsy. The effects can range from minor disabilities to those at the profound end of the spectrum who require 24 hour care.
Accessing services that can help is important. The Cerebral Palsy A to Z has been produced by Digby Brown Solicitors to help direct you to some of these services. Digby Brown have seven offices in Scotland and have a specialist team who deal only with cases of medical negligence. This team has particular experience and legal expertise in helping parents of children with cerebral palsy who believe this was caused as a result of negligence during birth.
We hope you find this Directory helpful and informative about the services that are available to you.
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A.C.E. RaceRunning Tel: 07531 061 307 Email: [email protected] Website: www.acerr.org
How to Access: Please contact directly to find your nearest location.
Summary of Services:RaceRunning is a recreational, aerobic activity based on a Running Bike for children and adults with reduced mobility and balance as a result of a physical disability such as Cerebral Palsy.
A Running Bike is a 3 wheeled bike with no pedals which supports you as you walk or run. The bikes are good fun as well as a great way of getting exercise no matter how fast or slow you go. As well as being a recreational activity there is also a competitive pathway from local to international events.
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Bobath ScotlandCerebral Palsy Therapy Centre, Bradbury House, 10 High Craighall Road, Glasgow G4 9UD
Tel: 0141 352 5000 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bobathscotland.org.uk
How to Access: Contact service directly.
Summary of Services:Bobath Scotland is a Scottish charity devoted to improving the quality of life for children and adults with cerebral palsy. We achieve this through providing specialist therapy at our Glasgow-based therapy centre, supporting both the individual and their family/carers in a relaxed, non-clinical and fun environment. The Bobath approach enhances an individual’s mobility, communication and independent living skills and thus their everyday quality of life.
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CALL Scotland, University of EdinburghPaterson’s Land, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ
Tel: 0131 651 6068 Email: [email protected] Website: www.callscotland.org.uk
How to Access: Assessment and Support for children accessed through Education Authority, other services accessed directly through phone, email or web.
Summary of Services: CALL supports children with a wide range of communication difficulties arising from conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism and dyslexia. Main areas of support:
• Assessment and Support for children in schools.
• Loan Bank of equipment to support communication, access to technology / learning.
• Information and advice on use of technology to support people with disabilities (open to all).
• Training and Professional Learning.
• Strategic Initiatives - CALL has led the introduction of accessible digital exams and access to reading through the Books for All database.
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Caudwell ChildrenMinton Hollins Building, Shelton Old Road, Stoke On Trent ST4 7RY
Tel: 0845 300 1348 Email: [email protected] Website: www.caudwellchildren.com
How to Access: Direct.
Summary of Services:Caudwell Children provide family support services, equipment, treatment and therapies for disabled children and their families across the UK. We also run our Enable Sport programme for talented disabled athletes and our Destination Dreams holiday for children fighting life threatening conditions. Passionate, positive and practical, we are motivated to improve the lives of the estimated 770,000 disabled children living in the UK, starting with the 400,000 living in or on the margins of poverty.
What makes us special:
• We don’t believe in waiting lists for children
• We treat families and their children as individuals
• We’re a national charity with a local heart
• Our management and running costs are covered by a kind benefactor so that donations go directly to help disabled children in need.
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Cerebral Palsy ScotlandTel: 0141 352 5000 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cerebralpalsyscotland.org.uk
How to Access: Online.
Summary of Services:www.cerebralpalsyscotland.org.uk is a Big Lottery funded project to support parents and families at the point of diagnosis, or ideally, as soon as the term “cerebral palsy” is mentioned. The website is designed to guide families through the different stages of their child’s life and to point them in the direction of support available throughout Scotland.
Sections include:
• Find support • About CP • Early years • Therapy and treatment • Equipment • Inspiration
The site is specifically designed for Scotland, highlighting Scottish services.
Cerebral Palsy Scotland is a resource where you can:
• Connect with other families• Discover useful gadgets and solutions• Find out how therapy and treatment can help• Find sports and activity clubs near you.
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Chambers McMillan ArchitectsThe Ramp House, 9E Bellfield Lane, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 2BL
Tel: 07717 131287 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chambersmcmillan.com
How to Access: Direct.
Summary of Services:We are an award winning practice, who specialise in accessible architecture, designed to meet clients’ individual needs. We design, adapt and extend buildings to meet our modern lives. Both large and small, and to different budgets. We will personally work with you to develop, to formulate, to articulate and to realise your thoughts and ideas. We want to hear about your project. Initial consultations are entirely free and with no obligation. So if you have a project you would like to discuss please get in touch.
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Child Brain Injury TrustNorton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY
Tel: 0131 475 2598 Email: [email protected] Website: www.childbraininjurytrust.org.uk
How to Access: Contact services direct: Helpline – 0303 303 2248 Email: [email protected]
Summary of Services:Regional Child and Family Support Co-ordinators provide children, young people and families with the support that they need in order to live their lives to the full, within their local community. Staff and volunteers within our projects understand acquired brain injury. They have excellent knowledge of local services that families might need.
The sort of support that families can expect includes:• Practical and emotional support for children, young people and
families in hospital and at home
• A national helpline offering support to children, young people and families across the UK
• Support for children and young people in education
• Social opportunities for children, young people and families
• Training and information for parents and carers
• Useful leaflets, booklets and other resources
• Informative website and Facebook page
• Small grants programme.
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Contact a Family Scotland Craigmillar Social Enterprise & Arts Centre, 11/20 Harewood Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4NT
Tel: 0131 659 2331 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cafamily.org.uk
How to Access: Contact service direct.
Summary of Services:Contact a Family provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability.
We can:
• Provide information on a range of topics via our helpline, publications and website
• Give information on welfare and benefits via our confidential website
• Provide medical information, including rare conditions
• Run events and workshops
• Put families in touch with other families; assist parents to develop their own local or national support groups
• Provide a voice to raise awareness and campaign for families.
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Digby Brown SolicitorsOffices throughout Scotland including: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness, Kirkcaldy and Ayr
Tel: 0333 200 5925 Email: [email protected] Website: www.digbybrown.co.uk
How to Access: Direct.
Summary of Services:Digby Brown is Scotland’s largest personal injury practice. Our expertise in personal injury law, particularly in the fields of clinical negligence and serious injury, is widely acknowledged. Our clinical negligence department has particular experience and legal expertise helping parents of children with cerebral palsy who believe this was caused as a result of negligence during birth.
Fortunately, most medical treatment is carried out well. However, there are occasions when treatment falls below the appropriate standard and can result in injury, such as cerebral palsy. If something goes wrong during the birth of a child then you are rightly entitled to find out what happened, why it happened and whether the negligence of a health professional was the cause of the cerebral palsy. Making a claim against a health professional is a big step. It is important to be fully informed before embarking on such a claim. Victims of medical accidents require highly specialised legal advice in what is a complex area of law. We understand that even approaching a solicitor can be a difficult process and we offer a caring service which recognises your individual needs.
Our specialist Clinical Negligence Department has for many years helped families of children with cerebral palsy, who wish to find answers and where appropriate pursue rightful and fair compensation.
Digby Brown is the only firm in Scotland to be ranked band one and tier one in both Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession and the Legal 500. With offices throughout Scotland, we believe we can help when it really matters.
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Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK)Main office: Glenmore Lodge grounds, Glenmore, near Aviemore, PH22 1QU
Tel: 0141 886 7289 Email: [email protected] Website: www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk
How to Access:Contact DSUK bookings on 0845 521 9338 to book lessons, or use contact details above for further information.
Summary of Services:DSUK is a charity with a unique sense of purpose: that anyone regardless of their disability can take part in and enjoy the thrill of snowsports. We have ski schools at Snow Factor indoor slope near Glasgow, Hillend dry slope outside Edinburgh, and Cairngorm mountain in the Highlands. The charity also organizes trips abroad to the mountains in Europe and the USA in the winter months. Our ski schools and overseas trips are staffed by trained and qualified adaptive ski instructors, and we have a range of different equipment to help people access the snow. Participants report a wide range of benefits: from the social aspect of skiing, to increased self-esteem, to improved co-ordination and strength.
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Free Wheel NorthGlasgow Green Cycling Centre, Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G40 1AT
Tel: 0141 551 8869 Email: [email protected] Website: www.freewheelnorth.org.uk
How to Access:Just come along to our Centre, £1 per person.
Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm, Saturday: closed, Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Winter is shorter days due to daylight hours.
Summary of Services:Free Wheel North is a Disability Cycling Charity with a bike for everyone regardless of age or ability. We have a wide range of bikes, trikes, handcranks, side by sides, family bikes and even a wheelchair bike to allow the whole family to take part in our activities at our site on Glasgow Green. It is £1 per person to use our bikes, and we are open to groups, individuals, families, schools and colleges.
We try and encourage people of all abilities to get on a bike to allow everyone to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of cycling.
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Glasgow Disabled Scoutsc/o The Scout Association, 21 Elmbank Street, Glasgow, G2 4PB
Tel: 07880 777 324 Email: [email protected] Website: www.glasgowdisabledscouts.org
How to Access:Get in touch by email or through our website – just complete the ‘I want to join’ form and one of our volunteers will get back to you. We visit all our potential new members at home so you can meet us and ask any questions.
Summary of Services:We believe adventure is for everyone! We provide Scouting for boys aged 7 to 25 with physical disabilities and life limiting conditions.
Scouting is all about having fun, and since 1933 our Group has been providing adventurous activities in a safe, nurtured and friendly environment. We give young people confidence and opportunities to develop as individuals, new experiences and a chance to make new friends.
The Group is divided into four sections based on age and all sections meet on Monday nights in the south side of Glasgow.
Because we are specifically set up for boys with physical disabilities, we are able to provide one to one support through a team of volunteers. We will come round and visit you before your first night so we can understand the support you need and think through how we will adapt our programme to suit.
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H1 Complex Care205 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4HZ
Tel: 07540 614 121 Email: [email protected] Website: www.h1healthcare.com
How to Access: Directly with Carolann Lanigan
Summary of Services: We support clients with complex care issues in their own homes. Care / support packages are set up with the full involvement of the client, their family and their case manager if they have one. Typical clients for us are those living with;
• Head Injury• Spinal Injury• Medical Malpractice Cases• Cerebral Palsy
We offer clients the following support services on a needs dependent basis;
• Personal Care• Nutritional Support – PEG• Hospital support• Accompany them to appointments• Continuation of rehabilitation – gym, physio etc• Shopping / Cooking
We support clients with anything from 2 to 24 hour support.Regular meetings are held with the client / lawyer or case manager.For more information contact Carolann Lanigan.
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Homelands Trust – FifePaxton Centre, 14a Links Road, Lundin Links, Fife, KY8 6AT
Tel: 01333 329039 Email: [email protected] Website: www.homelands-fife.co.uk
How to Access: Direct contact with Homelands Charity
Summary of Services: Homelands Trust-Fife welcome guests to our accessible self-catering Lodges and Paxton Centre. Homelands comprise of four Lodges, three of the Lodges sleep four people (six with a sofa bed), the fourth sleeps eight people. The Lodges are designed with accessibility in mind and can meet the needs of people with a range of disabilities and long-term health conditions. Specialist support equipment such as ceiling tracking hoist, profiling beds, clos-o-mat toilet, riser/recliner chairs, shower trolley etc are provided to ensure a comfortable stay. The buildings are architecturally beautiful and furnished to a high standard; they are truly inclusive and open to all.
Guests staying at the Lodges not only have easy access to East Fife’s stunning coastline and various holiday activities, but will also be able to use The Paxton Centre, just a few meters away.
The Paxton Centre is a welcoming environment providing group and individual activities. On offer are a variety of alternative therapies & inclusive activities. It is also a place to chat, gain information or just relax with a cuppa.
Room hire is available to anyone for events, functions, meetings etc. The Paxton Centre has stunning views and is a must for your next event.
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Indepen-danceUnit 226, The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow, G1 5HZ
Tel: 0141 559 4930 Email: [email protected] Website: www.indepen-dance.org.uk
How to Access: Contact services direct.
Summary of Services:Indepen-dance is an inclusive dance company for people with disabilities and their carers, to enjoy, express, and fulfill their potential through dance. Our purpose is to enable participation in high quality arts provision and improve the health, quality of life and opportunities for people with disabilities.
We provide weekly social and therapeutic creative movement and dance classes throughout the year, as well as a career in dance and employment opportunities. Participants become lifelong members and join a thriving social network.
Indepen-dance nurtures people to experience improved health, well-being, confidence and communication skills. Our artistic approach is to ensure the arts and dance in particular is inclusive, that children, young people and adults who have physical and/or learning disabilities are fully included in the creative process of making, performing and being an audience for dance.
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Leuchie House Leuchie House, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4RF
Tel: 01620 892864 Email: [email protected] Website: www.leuchiehouse.org.uk
How to Access:Guests can book directly or via Social Work - no referral is required to access our breaks.
Summary of Services:
Leuchie House offers unique respite breaks for people and their families affected by long term physical conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, MS, MND, Stroke and Parkinson’s. All guests receive specialist 24 hour expert nursing care, physiotherapy, outings, activities and therapies in the beautiful countryside of East Lothian.
Carers and family are also very welcome to stay at Leuchie. We have three carer’s rooms which are separate from our guest accommodation. This means guests and carers can enjoy a relaxing break together while we provide all the care.
We have a long tradition of providing much needed breaks for people affected by long term physical conditions.
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Moorings Mediquip 21 West Road, Forres, Moray, IV36 2GW
Tel: 01309 676677 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.mooringsmediquip.com
How to Access:Telephone Direct, E-mail Direct or Via Health Professionals.
Summary of Services:
Our commitment is to seek, in a caring and professional manner, to source and provide equipment and services to meet, as closely as possible, the varied needs of our clientele and so enable them to enjoy a more independent and full lifestyle.
Please visit us to see our exciting range of products including Buddy Roamer, EasyStand, Headpod, Freedom Concept Trikes and Special Tomato and others.
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Neuro Physio Scotland 111 Balcarres Avenue, Glasgow, G12 0QW
Tel: 0141 255 0304 Email: [email protected]
How to Access:Self referral.
Summary of Services:We aim to help you achieve your maximum level of fitness, function and quality of life through specialist physiotherapy. Our team of neurological physiotherapists visit you in your own home where you will receive treatments to help your maximise your physical function. We help people with neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, stroke and brain injury. We provide a home-visit service within a 50-mile radius of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Aberdeen and can also arrange clinic visits for particular treatments. We use the latest rehabilitation technologies to assist movement and function wherever possible ensuring you have the best possible chance of making the most of your abilities and living life to the full.
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PAMISSuite 353, 4th Floor, Central Chambers, 93 Hope St, Glasgow G2 6LD
Tel: 0141 572 0782 Email: [email protected] Website: www.pamis.org.uk
How to Access:Referrals can be made direct by families, or by school, health professionals or others.
Summary of Services:PAMIS supports families who have a relative with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex health needs (PMLD). PAMIS offers 1:1 support to families, provides information, helps with enquiries, and supports families at reviews and other meetings. We organize workshops for families on helpful topics – and produce communications passports for people with PMLD, so that their needs and preferences are recognized. We also run accessible leisure events for families to try out with their relative. PAMIS’ head office is in Dundee, with outlying offices covering Tayside, Fife, Grampian, South Lanarkshire, and Greater Glasgow and Clyde. PAMIS works in partnership with other professionals and carers organisations, and is a founding member of the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD). PAMIS also campaigns for many issues around people with PMLD and their families – particularly around the issue of Changing Places toilets in the community.
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Paragon MusicCCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD
Tel: 0141 354 0234 Email: [email protected] Website: www.paragon-music.org
How to Access: Direct.
Summary of Services:Paragon is an inclusive music organisation based in Glasgow that works in partnership with a variety of organisations to run music, dance and art workshops and performances throughout Scotland for people of all ages and abilities. Through participating in the workshops people increase their social networks and improve their self esteem whilst developing new and existing skills. They are supported in achieving their aspirations for a creative future in the arts.
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PLUS (Forth Valley)Broadleys Road, Springkerse Industrial Estate, Stirling, FK7 7ST
Tel: 01786 450086 Email: [email protected] Website: www.plus-stirling.org.uk
How to Access:Self referral or referral through any agency (SW, Health Visitors etc).
Summary of Services:PLUS works in Stirling and the wider Forth Valley area to give children and young people with disabilities the support they need to get out and have fun with people of their own age. This also gives parents and carers some time for themselves.
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The RingsRing Farm, Chance Inn, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5PQ
Tel: 07764 235 673 or 01334 828 243 Email: [email protected] Website: www.therings.co.uk
How to Access:Phone or email Moira Henderson
Summary of Services:Enabling Holidays for All. Bespoke, accessible self-catering holiday accommodation with beautiful views over open countryside. Two semi-detached cottages with a total of eight en-suite bedrooms, two of which are studio apartments. Three rooms will have ceiling hoists & baths/wet rooms. Two main lounge, kitchen dining areas are divided by a soundproof folding wall which enables large groups to eat & socialise together. Can sub divide into small units or be booked as one large house to suit your individual needs providing amazing flexibility for bookings. Ring Farm can also offer two static residential caravans and camping pitches for those who don’t need full wheelchair accessibility. We are in a great location to enjoy a quiet relaxing holiday or be as active as you wish. We are on the Fife Cycle route, have the Fife coastal path and the new Pilgrim Way close by; St Andrews is 20 mins away, Dundee 35 mins, Perth 40 mins and Edinburgh 60mins drive. Moira is on Visit Scotland’s Accessible Tourism steering group and is part of the core group just founded to launch Accessible Tourism Fife, aiming to make Fife an even better holiday destination than it is already.
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The Scottish Centre for Children with Motor ImpairmentsCraighalbert Centre,1 Craighalbert Way, Cumbernauld, G68 0LS
Tel: 01236 456100 Email: [email protected] Website: www.craighalbert.co.uk
How to Access:Contact SCCMI direct for further information, to arrange a visit or to request an assessment.
Summary of Services:SCCMI is part-funded by the Scottish Government to provide integrated education, therapy and care services for children and young people from 0-18 years and from all parts of Scotland who are affected by cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions through:
• Early Intervention Programme• Nursery and Primary Classes • Access to Education Programme.
The Centre’s high quality staffing complement of Teachers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Early Years Practitioners allows it to meet the educational, therapeutic and care provision each child requires, including respiratory care, seizure management, gastrostomy feeding and palliative care. It is entirely usual that each child will receive physiotherapy, delivered by a physiotherapist, every day and, if appropriate, several times per day.
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Self Directed Support ScotlandNorton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY
Tel: 0131 475 2623 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sdsscotland.org.uk
How to Access:Directly.
Summary of Services:Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS) is a national membership organisation which actively promotes Independent Living by supporting, working with and championing the aims of Self Directed Support disabled people’s organisations.
We develop resources, materials and training for our member organisations and deliver presentations to promote SDS and the principles it stands for. We also work with local authorities, voluntary sector organisations, NHS health boards, universities and colleges to raise awareness of SDS.
For further information please have a look out our:
Website: www.sdsscotland.org.ukTwitter: @SDSScotFacebook: SDSScotlandYoutube: SDSScotland
Or get in touch - Tel: 0131 475 2623, Email: [email protected].
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Smirthwaite Ltd 17 Wentworth Rd, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6TL
Tel: 01626 835552 Email: [email protected] Website: www.smirthwaite.co.uk
How to Access:Via Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. Also online via our website.
Summary of Services:We are market leaders in the manufacturing and design of equipment for children and young people with special needs. Our extensive range incorporates products to assist those from 8 months to 18 years old in the areas of seating, standing, toileting, bathing, changing and showering. We also have ranges dedicated to therapy and sensory integration.
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Talking Mats Beta Centre, Stirling University Innovation Park, Stirling, FK9 4NF
Tel: 01786 279511 Email: [email protected] Website: www.talkingmats.com
How to Access:Contact the Talking Mats office directly.
Summary of Services:Talking Mats is an innovative, award-winning communication tool that supports children and young people with communication difficulties to express their views. It helps them to understand and consider a range of topics and say what they feel in a visual way that can be recorded.
The Talking Mats approach is based on extensive research and designed by Speech and Language Therapists. Talking Mats uses unique, specially designed symbols that are attractive to all ages and abilities.
If you’re in education, social work or health, Talking Mats can work for you and the young people you’re working with. The visual approach helps young people:
• Understand the issues being discussed
• Express their views
• Have space to reflect and
• Set realistic targets
For the practitioner Talking Mats is:
• A practical tool that gives a holistic picture
• A framework for planning intervention
• An evaluation tool
Talking Mats provides resources, training and consultancy.
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Theraplay Ltd 32 Welbeck Road, Darnley Industrial Estate, Glasgow, G53 7SD
Tel: 0141 876 9177 Email: [email protected] Website: www.theraplay.co.uk
How to Access:Direct contact to arrange an assessment.
Summary of Services:Theraplay is a manufacturer of cycles for all abilities. We have a range of 21 models which can be customized to each individual rider’s requirements. Theraplay offers a free assessment service anywhere in the UK.
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Towry Ltd4th Floor, Hobart House, 80 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EL
Tel: 0131 220 7972 or 07738 124510 Email: [email protected] Website: www.towry.com/professional-connections/personal-injury-and-clinical-negligence/
How to Access:Please contact Graeme Lind directly by phone or email.
Summary of Services:Towry are Chartered Financial Planners providing specialist financial planning and investment management services to recipients of personal injury awards.
We have extensive experience in advising brain injured clients, including those affected by Cerebral Palsy, as well as their families and legal representatives.
Our role is to provide context; to demonstrate how an award will react given the expected level of ongoing expenditure, and thereby ensure every client makes informed financial choices.
Graeme Lind is a Chartered Financial Planner and accredited expert of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). Graeme is also Honorary Treasurer of the Scottish Head Injury Forum.
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Values Into Action Scotland Office 16-18, Hillington Business Centre, 15-17 Nasmyth Road, Glasgow, G52 4RE
Tel: 0141 212 3395 Email: [email protected] Website: www.viascotland.org.uk
How to Access:Contact service direct.
Summary of Services:VIAS stands for ‘Values Into Action Scotland’. The organisation was established in 2007. VIAS promotes rights, choice and control for people with learning difficulties and individuals on the autistic spectrum. We work with others to ensure that people live good, ordinary, independent lives in the community with person centred supports.
Our main areas of work are around providing training and consultancy, campaigning and conducting research into what does and doesn’t work in the lives of people with learning difficulties and individuals on the autistic spectrum.
VIAS also provides Quality Checking Services on support received by people with learning difficulties & individuals on the autistic spectrum.
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Victoria Park City of Glasgow AC38 Deepdene Road, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 1NT
Tel: 0798 362 5195 Email: [email protected] Website: www.vp-glasgow.com
How to Access:Contact Linda or Gordon Innes on 0141 563 7013 or 0798 362 5195.
Summary of Services:We are an Athletic Club dating from 1930 who train at Scotstoun Stadium. We have a membership in excess of 550 members and a Disability Section of approx 20 members who train and compete in Track and Field, Boccia, Club Throw and Race Running. We are hoping to increase our Disability Section membership in all areas but specifically in Boccia and Race Running (the latter is a new venture for us). We train on Wednesday nights at Scotstoun Stadium – 6.00pm to 7.00pm for Race Running and 7.00pm to 8.30pm for all other disciplines. Our focus and aim is on getting fit and acquiring athletic skills – all within a fun-filled, social atmosphere.
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Virtuo Group53 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EJ
Tel: 0131 225 3543 Email: [email protected] Website: www.virtuowealth.com
How to Access:Direct.
Summary of Services:Provide ethical and sustainable financial advice to the working man and woman.
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Yogability49 Dunellan Road, Milngavie,G62 7RE
Tel: 07868 592 881 Email: [email protected] Website: www.yogability.org.uk
How to Access:Direct through website, facebook or phone.
Summary of Services:Yogability offers free yoga to people with disabilities and their carers welcoming them into the Yogability community and inviting them to join the Yogability community.
Yogability also offers classes on a donation basis to people who have barriers to entry i.e. financial barriers, health, social etc and again inviting them to join the Yogability community to build friendships, networks and support.
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Your Options Understood (Y.O.U.)
Tel: 07938 998 091 Email: [email protected] Website: www.youroptionsunderstood.co.uk
How to Access: Customers can contact the services directly or through third parties such as their GP, community connectors, OT, physio or any other appropriate health professional.
The services can also be accessed through care managers, care providers and employees of care staff and support workers.
Summary of Services: Y.O.U. offers independent advice in terms of living with a disability in areas such as Self Directed Support, sharing my own experiences of life with a disability, advocating for those living with a physical impairment and offering consultations and training to support workers and others working with disabled people.
Regardless of whether you have a disability or not everyone should be treated as an individual and be able to live their life the way they want to.
Y.O.U. offers independent advice so that those living with a disability can have control over their daily support, they can get support to do the things they want to do, at times when they want to do them, and supported by people they choose.
