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Ability Fest
The festival of opportunities for disabled people in the west of Scotland. Ability Fest was set up in 1999 by a group of practitioners working in support agencies with the aim of giving disabled adults, families, carers and professional staff a chance to find out about educational, volunteering, leisure and employment opportunities in west of Scotland.
Community Transport - Glasgow's Evening Visitor Service
If you live within Glasgow City then you can access this free door to door service to the following hospitals:
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- Stobhill Hospital
- Gartnavel General
- Western Infirmary
- Victoria Infirmary
- Southern General
This service is free and operates between 6pm - 10pm Monday to Friday.
Disability Rights Commission
Disability Rights Commission Scotland
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body, established by Act of Parliament to eliminate discrimination against disabled people and promote equality of opportunity.
Disability Issues
The European Union's Employment and Social Affairs website.
Directgov - widest range of government information and services online
Directgov offers disabled people information on a wide range of topics including independent living, financial support, health and social services, employment and travel.
Glasgow Centre For Inclusive Living
GCIL works to promote the principles of Independent Living and, in particular, to assist disabled people in Glasgow who want to take more control over the support they need. GCIL is a user-led organisation, which means that it is run by and for disabled people.
Glasgow Community Care Provider's Forum
Glasgow Community Care Providers Forum exists to identify, represent, promote and safeguard the interests of voluntary organisations, private care companies and registered social landlords providing social care in Glasgow, in order that they can maximise the support they offer to the people who use their services.
Glasgow's Health Hub
Glasgow's Health Hub provides access to local quality healthcare information aimed at the general public.
'Your Call'
National telephone counselling service for disabled people. The service is open to all disabled people who are over the age of 18, and their immediate family members. 'Your call' telephone number: 08088 010362
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