We have provided some links below to external sites that have some interesting information for disabled people. These websites are not connected with Hotels In London and as such, we can't be held reponsible for the content and the accuracy of the information.
http://www.holidaycare.org.uk - This organisation provides useful information for disabled and elderly people who want to go on holiday in Europe and the UK. Advice on disabled access. transport, accommodation and various other topics can be provided.
Links
Access Project
39 Bradley Gardens, West Ealing W13 8HE
www.accessinlondon.org
Produces Access in London (Bloomsbury £9.99), a guidebook covering accommodation and access to the major sights and places of interest, as well as a "Good Loo" listing and map. The guide is also available free of charge direct from the Access Project, though they do ask for a contribution. Covers mobility issues only.
Artsline
54 Chalton Street, NW1 1HS
Tel/textphone 020 7388 2227, fax 020 7383 2653
email artsline@dircom.co.uk, www.artslineonline.com
A telephone information and advice service for disabled people about all aspects of access to arts and entertainment activities in London, including participation.
Greater London Action on Disability (GLAD)
336 Brixton Road, SW9 7AA
Tel 020 7346 5800, fax: 020 7346 8844, Minicom 020 7326 4554
email info@glad.org.uk, www.glad.org.uk
GLAD is a voluntary organisation working with and through a network of borough associations and London-wide organisations to assist disabled people in London.
MENCAP
123 Golden Lane, EC1Y 0RT
Tel 020 7454 0454, fax 020 7696 5540. Helpline tel 0808 808 1111
fax 020 7608 3254, Minicom 0808 808 8181
email information@mencap.org.uk, www.mencap.org.uk
Provides support and services to people with a learning disability and their families and carers.
National Rail Enquiries
Tel 08457 48 49 50, Textphone 0845 60 50 600
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Ask for a copy of London Connections, an excellent map of the system (also available from station information points); they also have limited information on stations throughout the country. Each rail company has its own enquiry number for arranging assisted journeys.
Phab England
Summit House, Wandle Road, Croydon CR0 1DF
Tel 020 8667 9443, fax 020 8681 1399
email info@phabengland.org.uk, www.phabengland.org.uk
A national charity dedicated to the integration of people with physical disabilities in the community
Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR)
12 City Forum, 250 City Road, EC1V 8AF
Tel 020 7250 3222, fax 020 7250 0212, Minicom 020 7250 4119
e-mail radar@radar.org.uk, www.radar.org.uk
RADAR is the central coordinating body for all the voluntary groups concerned with disabled people.
Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)
105 Judd St
London
WC1H 9NE
Tel: 020 7388 1266
Fax: 020 7388 2034
Email: helpline@rnib.org.uk
www.rnib.org.uk
Offers information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems.
Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID)
19-23 Featherstone Street, EC1Y 8SL
Tel 0808 808 0123 (helpline), Minicom 0808 808 9000, fax 020 7296 8199
email informationonline@rnid.org.uk, www.rnid.org.uk
A national charity representing nine million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK. As a membership charity, it aims to achieve a radically better quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing people.
Spinal Injuries Association
76 St James's Lane, N10 3DF
Tel 020 8444 2121, fax 020 8444 3761, helpline 0800 9800 501
email sia@spinal.co.uk, www.spinal .co.uk
National organisation of spinal cord injured people, offers services and support to all those affected by spinal cord injury, including the family and friends of the disabled person.
Transport for London (TFL)
42-50 Victoria Street, SW1H 0TL
Tel 020 7222 1234, Textphone 020 7918 3015.
Advice is available 24 hours a day.
www.tfl.gov.uk
Detailed advice on London transport. TfL also produce various helpful free maps, guides and leaflets. These include a comprehensive Tube access guide which is both a map and detailed listing of all the accessible stations and a large-print Central London area bus guide with a listing of which services are accessible.
Tripscope
The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Bristol BS16 2QQ
Tel/textphone 0845 758 5641, fax 0117 939 7736
email enquires@tripscope.org.uk, www.tripscope.org.uk
Tripscope offers information on journeys of any distance - local, long distance or international. Until recently they were based in London, and provide an excellent service; experienced and practical. Advice is free, and they are available during normal working hours.
Action for Blind People
14-16 Verney Road, SE16 3DZ
Tel 020 7635 4800, fax 020 7635 4900
email supporter_services@afbp.org, www.afbp.org
A dynamic national charity, working with blind and partially sighted people to enable them to transform their lives.
Disability Foundation
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex HA7 4LP
Tel 020 8954 7373, fax: 020 8954 7414, Minicom: 020 8954 7413
email info@the-disability-foundation.org.uk, www.the-disability-foundation.org.uk
A charity offering complementary therapies and counselling at heavily reduced rates. Complementary therapies on offer include aromatherapy, massage, shiatsu, osteopathy, reflexology, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, and Reiki.
