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Disability aids is a term used to cover a multitude of aids for the older person for use in and around a house and for extra mobility outside a house. Disability aids can be provided following an NHS assessment which will help to determine which equipment and adaptations are required to meet the older person's individual needs - be that walking aids, wheelchairs or simple grab rails. The assessment will also recommend the source of equipment/adaptations required. Installation of equipment and training in its use should be overseen by the Occupational Therapist. Many disability aids can be purchased independently.
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Additional
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Help by telephone
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Number
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| Disability | Dial UK | Disability information & advice line | 01302 310 123 |
| Disabled living foundation | Advice & information on disability equipment | 0845 130 9177 | |
| Radar (Royal association for disability & rehabilitation) | Non medical disability related issues | 020 7250 3222 | |
| Benefit enquiry line for people with disabilities | Benefit enquiry line for people with disabilities, their carers & representaatives | 0800 882 200 | |
| Disability living allowance or attendance allowance | Information for claimants | 08457 123 456 | |
| Disability discrimination act | The disability
rights commission helpline provides information & advise on all aspects, & can direct you to specialist disability organisations. |
08457 622 633 | |
| Tripscope | Disability information on any aspect of transport | 08457 585 641 | |
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