Practical Help

Ability Net

Charity bringing the benefits of computer technology to adults and children with disabilities

Disabled Living Foundation

Helps older and disabled people find equipment solutions that enable them to lead independent lives

Ricability

Research and consumer info for disabled people

Computers for people with disability

Website about information for accessibility options for Apple computers

National Centre for Independent Living

A resource on independent living and Direct Payments for disabled people and others working in the field

SKILL

Promotes opportunities for young people and adults in education traiining and employment

Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR)

Campaigning on disability issues and information on anything relating to rehabilitation

Pinkfeet

A directory for your foot and lower limb health needs

Enable Payroll 

A free website with the aim of "sharing information for independent living"

Expert Patients Programme CIC

A non profit organisation who run self-management courses for people with long-term conditions

Feet For Life

Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists Information on Feet and footwear

Mobi-click telephones

Easy to use three buttoned mobile phone - designed especially for the needs of senior citizens and those who have problems with their hands

Picker Institute

Questions to Ask leaflet

The Foldaway bookrest

Light weight folding bookrest

Thiis

The Homecare Industry Information Service

Red Cross

Info re Independent Living Service

Live luggage

Suppliers of the Hybrid PA bag, the world's first 'power assisted luggage', a light-weight, flexible solution for people with health issues, such as arthritis. NRAS members will be entitled to a 10% discount, so remember to mention NRAS if ordering!

Special Footwear and Orthotics - London's Orthopaedic Shoemaker

Provider of bespoke hand-made shoes and orthopaedic footwear

Reid Worldwide

The K9 Orthopaedic Trolley can be used in place of crutches for lower leg.

Physicool

Cooling bandage for aches, pains, bruising and swelling.

Tappa

Tappa manufacture a pull-cord light switch, for those with poor grip or eyesite.