Passenger & Accessible Transport Services
Organizations for disabled people and older people
Home safety, warmth and security
Passenger & Accessible Transport Services
Information regarding a range of services to assist travel and access in Camden and Islington
Passenger & Accessible Transport Services in Camden
Passenger & Accessible Transport Services in Islington
Blue Badge Scheme (Disabled Parking Badge)
Information and an overview of the Blue Badge Scheme, including the scheme regulations
The Blue Badge Scheme in Camden
The Blue Badge Scheme in Islington
Central London Disabled Parking Badge
Information about the Central London Disabled Parking Badge
Bluebadgelondon.org.uk
A new site due to launch May 2008, designed to help Blue badge holders find places to park in central London.
Camden Shopmobility
Information regarding the Camden Shopmobility scheme, which loans Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) to the mobility impaired.
Disabled Drivers Assessment Scheme
Provides assistance with identifying aids or adaptations required to a car or electric scooter to enable you to drive safely.
Disabled Persons Freedom Pass (DPFP)
Information regarding the Disabled Persons Freedom Pass scheme, including scheme regulations and eligibility criteria
Information about the DPFP in Camden
Information about the DPFP in Islington
PlusBus Service
Information regarding this accessible minibus service that offers trips within Camden/Islington
Schoolbus Services
Provides assistance for school children travelling to designated school within Camden
ScootAbility
Offers short-term loans of Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs), delivered to and collected from your home
Taxicard
Provides subsidised taxi travel for the mobility impaired
Transport for Adult Social Care
Information regarding Camden’s accessible mini-bus transport scheme
Transport and Disability Service User Forums
Camden Mobility Forum (Camden Council)
Information regarding the Camden Mobility Forum, which deals with a range of access and transport issues
Islington Mobility Forum (Islington Council)
Information regarding the Islington Mobility Forum, which focuses on accessibility issues
Public Transport related websites
This link will take you to websites that deal with travel and transport related issues
Free travel for under 16 year olds
Half price fares for Londoners on income support
Help accessing the bus and underground services
ScootAbility
ScootAbility scheme loans Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMV) i.e. scooters, power chairs and manual wheelchairs to residents of the London boroughs of Camden and Islington. Unlike other scooter loan schemes, ScootAbility delivers the vehicles to and collects them from your home.
BHTA Website
This website provides information in relation to enhancing standards and meeting the changing needs of the healthcare industry
Access to disabled toilets
Access to Disabled Toilets in Camden
Community toilet scheme in Kentish Town Road where retailers have joined a 12-month pilot scheme to make toilets accessible to both customers and other members of the public. Find out the locations of these toilets
RADAR National Disabled Toilet key scheme
The National Key Scheme (NKS) offers independent access to disabled people to around 7,000 locked public toilets around the country.
Driving & Car Adaptations
Current Traffic Information across the UK
Forum of Mobility Centres
Offers professional, high quality information, advice and assessment to individuals who have a medical condition or are recovering from an accident or injury which may affect their ability to drive, access or egress a motor vehicle
Motability Website
The motability scheme enables disabled people to use their government-funded mobility allowances to obtain a new car, powered wheelchair or scooter
Organizations for Disabled People and Older People
Age Concern
Covers a range of information and services for Older People in Camden & Islington
Transport for all
Provides useful, up-to-date advice for Transport For All Services
Disability in Camden (DISC)
DiSC represents the interests and serves the needs of disabled people in Camden
British Red Cross Website
Provides updated and useful information regarding the British Red Cross services
Artsline Website
A disability access information service
RADAR
RADAR is a national network of disability organisations and disabled people. They represent their members by fast-tracking their opinions and concerns to policy-makers and legislators in Westminster and Whitehall, and launch their own campaigns to promote equality for all disabled people
British Council for Disabled People
Promotes equality and participation in society
Ricability
National research charity dedicated to providing independent information of value to disabled and older consumers.
Disabled Go
DisabledGo provides free detailed access information for disabled people across the UK
Royal National Institute of Blind People
Supporting Blind and Partially Sighted people
Royal National Institute of Deaf People
Information and Advice for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
MENCAP
UK charity for people with a learning disability and their families.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Citizens Advice Bureaux provide free, confidential and independent advice from locations including GP surgeries, hospitals, colleges, prisons and courts. Their advice helps people resolve their debt, benefits, housing, legal, discrimination, employment, immigration, consumer and other problems and is available to everyone regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, nationality, disability or religion
Law Centre
Law Centres provide an independent legal advice and representation service. They employ specialists in areas of ‘social welfare’ law and help individuals and local groups with problems. Law Centres involve the local community in their work to make sure that their services are those most needed and they raise awareness about people’s rights and about how the law operates
Community Legal Advice
This website offers free, confidential and independent legal advice for residents of England and Wales
Law Society
Assists you to find a law firm in your area that can help with your legal issue
Benefits
A-Z of Benefits
This website looks at the eligibility requirements to claim attendance allowance and provides information on other benefits and allowances that can be claimed
A-Z of benefits in Camden Council site
A-Z of benefits in Islington Council site
Housing & Council Tax Benefits
This webpage looks at housing benefits and council tax benefits, both of which help people on low incomes pay their rent and council tax. Further details on how to claim for these and eligibility requirements are contained on the webpage
Housing & Council Tax Benefits in Camden Council site
Housing & Council Tax Benefits in Islington Council site
Council Tax Benefits – Discounts & Exemptions
Information regarding council tax discounts and exemptions, and who qualifies for relief
Council Tax Benefits in Camden
Council Tax Benefits in Islington
Where to go in Camden & Islington for advice on welfare rights
Information regarding; caring for sick or disabled people, caring for children, new babies/mothers, older people, and those looking for work
Advice on welfare rights – Camden
Advice on welfare rights – Islington
Frequently asked questions about benefits & tax credits
Answers to commonly asked questions about benefits and tax credits
Benefits & Tax Credits FAQs – Camden
Benefits & Tax Credits FAQs – Islington
Benefit Guide for Older People
Information about older and disabled people’s benefits, including Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance, and who is entitled to receive them
Health
List of Doctors – Camden
A list of all the doctors in the London Borough of Camden
List of Dentists – Camden
Here you will find a list of all the Dentists in the London Borough of Camden
List of Hospitals – Camden
Here you will find a list of all the hospitals in the London Borough of Camden
British Red Cross Transport and Response Service
Department For Transport Mobility And Inclusion Unit
Hospital Travel Costs Scheme (Department Of Health)
Transport Services (Camden Council)
Primary Care Trust – Camden
This website lists the services available from the Camden Primary Care Trust
Further information can also be obtained from:
www.camdenpct.nhs.uk
Primary Care Trust – Islington
Health Centres and Surgeries
These links provide contact details for health centres within Camden & Islington.
Health Centres & Surgeries – Camden
Health Centres & Surgeries – Islington
NHS Walk in centres
This website provides the contact details for Soho Centre for Health and Care (closest NHS walk-in centre for Camden residents)
NHS website
This website contains various information relating to the NHS
Camden & Islington Wheelchair Service
Information about the Camden & Islington Wheelchair Service which provides a comprehensive service to residents with long-term mobility problems.
Home safety, warmth and security
Disabled Living Foundation
National charity who provide free, impartial advice about all types of disability equipment and mobility products for older and disabled people, their carers and families.
Safety and Security and Home
This website provides some tips on safety and security within the home including dealing with domestic violence, keeping your home warm, fire safety advice, home security, child/elderly safety and burglary
Grants and loan for owner occupiers -Disabled Facilities Grant
Information about grants and loans for owner occupiers.
Security and Safety
A guide for security and safety within the home
Mobile Repair Service Website
Practical help in the home for older people and for those with disabilities, learn more about the Mobile Repair Service
Warmth in the home and wellbeing
Provides assistance and information on how to keep your home and yourself warm
Warmth in the home – Islington
Advice Services
Find a Citizens Advice Bureau
Locate your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau, providing free, confidential and independent advice.
Find a Law Centre
Law Centres provide independent legal advice and a representation service. They employ specialists in areas of ‘social welfare’ law.
Find a Solicitor: Community Legal Service Direct or the Law Society
A searchable database to; help you find a solicitor, give you advice on what to expect, provide guides to common legal problems; and tell you what to do if things go wrong.
