New pilot project for vision impaired people

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OfT takes action over 'unfair' mobility aids market

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Public anger mounting over disabled girl's school ordeal

Further calls have been made for a council to fully ...more

Discounts and reductions for short breaks and respite care in East Lothian

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Help beat breast cancer by recycling your old mobile phone!

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Free Poverty Alliance Seminars: Tackling Poverty During Austerity

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Frequently asked questions

Our Frequently asked questions section answers many of the common enquiries we receive. You can find information about subjects such as travel, benefits, holidays, and self directed support.

Factsheets

Our factsheets provide useful guidance on topics that we are asked about regularly

Helplines

UPDATE operate a helpline service. If you are unable to find the answer to your query from our website you can call our helpline.

Links

Our website also provides visitors with a range of website links to other, non-commercial, disability related websites. The range of sites includes access, benefits, disability, equality and more.

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Members visiting the website have access to our full range of online resources. More information about these services is available on the Membership page.

Directories

We have a range of online directories available giving information about local disability information providers. You can look up disability information services in your own area, find out about local access panels, check the local support organisations for self directed support, find suppliers of alternative information formats and more.

The Access Guide - New Updated 2011!

Our Access Guide poster displays details of the measurements and layout of building fixtures and fittings in order to make access easier for disabled people. It also includes illustrations on parking spaces, crossings, signs and symbols and sensory fittings.  This is available free, as an A2 poster, on request from UPDATE or a PDF version can be downloaded here .

News and Events

Our News & Events section gives the latest disability related news stories in the media; as well as the latest events taking place.

Short Break Services Search

Shared Care Scotland has a national database of short break (respite care) services and accessible holiday accommodation.