Links
Finances and Benefits
Directgov - the Uk official government website has useful information for disabled people regarding rights and access, finances, education and training, motoring and transport etc.
Turn2us helps people access the money available to them – through welfare benefits, grants and other financial help. Very useful for individual grants for disability equipment, adaptations etc.
Consumer Credit Counselling Service
Money Made Clear from the Financial Services Authority. Impartial information and tools can help you work out what’s right for you.
Mobility and Transport
Community transport scheme if you can’t use conventional public transport because of mobility problems or the lack of a convenient bus or train service, then a community transport scheme could be the answer. Community transport fills the gaps in the more usual forms of transport provision and is generally more flexible, often offering a door to door service. Details of Norfolk schemes are listed here.
Flexibus - Acle and Wroxham Area. Operates as a demand responsive service Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6pm. All passengers need to advance book a mutally agreed time and pick up point. This scheme is part of the concessionary bus pass scheme. See link for more details or telephone 01493 752223.
Miscellaneous
BBC Ouch - It’s a disability thing! Interesting site by the BBC featuring disability news, features, interviews, podcasts, message boards and blogs. Facility to sign up to newsletters via email.
Money Saving Expert - Martin Lewis’ website giving money saving hints and tips.
SAGA - useful advice and information for over 50s.
Social Care
Norfolk County Council Social Services - tries to help people with a disability to lead a life which is as full and as independent as possible. It also helps those who provide assistance for disabled people.