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| Media Sources | BBC News Ouch Website: www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs/ouch Guardian disability page Website: www.theguardian.com/society/disability… |
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| Sources of News, Discussions and Information | These are subscription bulletins and magazines available by post which also have some articles and information on their websites.
Able Magazine A bi-monthly disability lifestyle magazine. Phone: 0141 285 4000 Email:… |
Useful Links |
| General Information | Disability Rights UK Offers a wide range of information of use to disabled people, including: housing, benefits, independent living and employment. Phone: 020 7250 8181 Disabled Students Helpline: 0800 328 5050 Email:… |
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| What is Personal Assistance? | What is Personal Assistance?Personal assistance is the support a disabled person needs from another person for everyday living. The important aspect of personal assistance is that the disabled person chooses who will assist and how that assistance will be given… |
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| Hate Crime – how do I report it? | Many crimes against disabled people go unreported because of confusion over who to report the crime to. Many people are wary of the potential consequences of reporting crime, whilst there is also a perception that the police and legal authorities will not believe them. This section provides… |
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| Travel Vouchers – how do I apply for them? | This is often referred to as taxi vouchers. To find out about them go to the Transport for Greater Manchester webpage: http://www.tfgm.com/journey_planning/Tickets/Pages/tickets_travel_vouchers.aspx… |
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| Concessionary Travel Pass – how do I apply for one? | A lot of people refer to these as “bus passes”. For information and application forms for a GM National Concessionary Travel Pass, go to the Transport for Greater Manchester webpage: |
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| Blue Badge – how do I apply for one? | This section provides some links to information on how to apply for a blue badge. As rules and guidelines differ across Greater Manchester Boroughs, we have also included links to each local council’s blue badge information. You can apply for a Blue Badge online through the… |
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| Benefits – help with applying and appealing decisions? | It is harder to get support with completing forms and applying for benefits now, and many organisations that offer support have limited resources. GMCDP will update this list periodically, so keep checking, and please let us know of any services you know about in your local area. If you… |
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| Benefits - where can I get information? | There are a few organisations which produce fact sheets on a variety of benefits, which are included in this section. Citizen’s Advice: |
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