Disabilities

Short-Term Wheelchair Loan Charity

The Short-Term Wheelchair Loan Charity has been set up to help local people who need to hire or loan a wheelchair on a temporary basis.

Telephone: 01255 201763 or 01255 201771

Website: www.wheelchairloancharity.com

Guide Dogs

Guide Dogs wants a world in which all blind and partially-sighted people enjoy the same rights, opportunities and responsibilities as everyone else. Their mission is to provide guide dogs and other mobility services that increase the independence and dignity of blind and partially-sighted people.

Facebook: @guidedogsUK

Twitter:@guidedogs

Telephone: 0800 953 0113

Website: www.guidedogs.org.uk

GP Care Advisors

It’s a free service, and all surgeries in Tendring and Colchester have one.

If you or a family member need any advice, please don’t hesitate to contact your GP surgery.

Anyone can refer themselves to us. We accept referrals from clinicians, practice staff, the cancer wellbeing centre, social care, and The Alzheimer’s Society just some to mention.

Website: www.gpprimarychoice.co.uk

deafblindUK

deafblind UK support people with combined sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. Whether you need some support to get back on your feet after a diagnosis, a helping hand to help you do the things you love, someone to turn to when you’re feeling low or some information, advice and guidance, they’re here to help. Losing your sight and hearing can be frightening. Their team of experts are here every step of the way to show you life beyond sight and hearing loss.

Facebook: @DBUKCharity

Twitter: @DeafblindUK

Telephone: 0173 3358 356

Website: www.deafblind.org.uk