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Blue badges
Recently the eligibility of who may get a Blue Badge (disabled parking permit) has changed; previously only those with a physical condition were eligible but this has been adjusted to now include mental health conditions such as anxiety, stress, mental health issues and conditions such as autism. The basics of badge applications: Badges are applied […]
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Employment advice
EDS UK works with the Association of Disabled Professionals (ADP) who provide a work advice line. The ADP understands the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and the challenges they bring, especially at work. About the ADP The ADP provides a pioneering service that is marked by its common sense approach. Our members consist mainly of disabled people living […]
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Free benefits and legal advice
The Disability Law Service provides free legal advice to people with disabilities and their carers to ensure that they have access to their rights and justice. They advise on community care, employment, housing and welfare benefits. You can access the service by phone (0207 791 9800) or by email: benefits@dls.org.uk; housing@dls.org.uk; advice@dls.org.uk (for advice on community care, […]
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Guides to help with benefits claims
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Information on disability
The links below provide general information on disability for example disability rights, grants for equipment and advice for disabled students. Guide to disability grants Disability Rights UK Disability Law Service Advice for disabled students
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Blue badges
Recently the eligibility of who may get a Blue Badge (disabled parking permit) has changed; previously only those with a physical condition were eligible but this has been adjusted to now include mental health conditions such as anxiety, stress, mental health issues and conditions such as autism. The basics of badge applications: Badges are applied […]
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Employment advice
EDS UK works with the Association of Disabled Professionals (ADP) who provide a work advice line. The ADP understands the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes and the challenges they bring, especially at work. About the ADP The ADP provides a pioneering service that is marked by its common sense approach. Our members consist mainly of disabled people living […]
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Free benefits and legal advice
The Disability Law Service provides free legal advice to people with disabilities and their carers to ensure that they have access to their rights and justice. They advise on community care, employment, housing and welfare benefits. You can access the service by phone (0207 791 9800) or by email: benefits@dls.org.uk; housing@dls.org.uk; advice@dls.org.uk (for advice on community care, […]
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Guides to help with benefits claims
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Information on disability
The links below provide general information on disability for example disability rights, grants for equipment and advice for disabled students. Guide to disability grants Disability Rights UK Disability Law Service Advice for disabled students