Web Links
Legal Help
British Council of Disabled People (BCODP)
Campaigns for the rights of disabled people nationally and internationally.
Tel: 01332 295551
Website: www.bcodp.org.uk
Children's Law Service
Information and advice on children's rights.
Tel: 0808 808 5678
Website: www.childrenslawcentre.org
Citizen's Advice Bureau
This is a source of free legal information and advice.
Website: www.adviceguide.org.uk
Community Legal Advice
Information, advice and practical help on problem solving.
Tel: 0845 3454 345
Website: www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk
Community Legal Service Direct
Information, advice and practical help or problem solving.
Tel: 0845 3454 345
Website: www.clsdirect.org.uk
Department of Health
Defaults of policy and guidance, including legislation in downloadable format.
Website: www.doh.gov.uk
Department for Work and Pensions
Follow the 'Disabled people and carers' link for advice and information.
Website: www.dwp.gov.uk
Directgov
Provides government information and services.
Website: http://www.direct.gov.uk
Disability Law Service
Provides free advice and representation to people with disabilities, their families and/or carers.
Tel: 020 7791 9800
Website: www.dls.org.uk
Disability Rights Commission
Established to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people.
Tel: 0845 762 2633
Website: www.drc-gb.org
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Established to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people.
Tel: 0845 762 2633
Website: www.equalityhumanrights.com
Legal Services Commission
Administers and funds the Community Legal Service, the sucessor to Legal Aid.
Website: www.legalservices.gov.uk
Local Government Ombudsman
Investigates complaints about councils and some other authorities.
Tel: 0845 602 1983
Website: www.lgo.org.uk
Mencap Wills and Trusts
Information and advice on planning for the financial future.
Tel: 020 7696 6925
Website: www.mencap.org.uk/willsandtrusts
National Centre for Independent Living
Promotes independent living, provides information about personal assistance and Direct Payments.
Tel: 020 7587 1663
Website: www.ncil.org.uk
Office for Disability Issues
If you have a concern about a discrimination issue, call the Helpline.
Tel: 08457 622633
Website: www.officefordisability.gov.uk
Office of the Public Guardian
Supports and promotes decision making for those who lack capacity.
Tel: 0845 330 2900
Website: www.publicguardian.gov.uk
Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
Free and fair response to complaints about public services.
Tel: 0800 377 7330
Website: www.spso.org.uk
Update
Scotland's national disability information service.
Tel: 0131 558 5200
Website: www.update.org.uk
