The following organisations all offer a range of support and guidance.
- Age UK – electric blanket testing or access to handymen. Freephone 0800 169 6565 or visit www.ageuk.org.uk
- Disabled Living Foundation – free impartial advice on disability and mobility products. 0845 130 9177 or visit www.dlf.org.uk
- RNIB – specialist equipment and advice for blind and partially sighted people. 0303 123 9999 or visit www.rnib.org.uk
- Action on Hearing Loss – specialist equipment and advice for deaf and hard of hearing people. 0808 808 0123 or visit www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk
- Sense – support for people who are deafblind. 0845 127 0066 / textphone 0845 127 0066 or visit www.sense.org.uk
- Scope – information and support for people who are disabled, especially those with cerebral palsy. 0808 800 3333 or visit www.scope.org.uk
- Disability Rights UK (formerly RADAR). 0330 995 0400 or visit www.disabilityrightsuk.org
There are also a number of carer support networks and organisations that can offer help and guidance: