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Scotland's National
Disability Information Service

 

     
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Our Frequently asked questions section contains questions and answers on the following subjects:

Direct Payments
Direct Payments are cash payments made in lieu of social work provisions, to individuals who have been assessed as needing services.

Money and Benefits
The money section answers questions on benefits and other financial issues.

Travel and Transport
The transport section looks at the common questions asked about concessionary travel, Blue Badge provision and other related topics.

Access

The access section answers questions about where to find out about making buildings accessible and the building standards.

Accessible Formats
The accessible information section helps you to find out where to go to obtain information in accessible formats such as interpreters, braille transcription, large print and audio.

Holidays
Where to find out about accessible holidays, travel companies, holiday equipment and insurance.

Employment
Where to find answers to employment questions, support in the workplace and work related benefits.

Equipment
Where to find, hire, buy and sell aids and adaptations for disabled people.

 

 
     
 
 
 

Telephone 0131 669 1600
UPDATE welcomes calls using the RNID Typetalk service

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4 Hay Avenue
Edinburgh
EH16 4AQ

Email: info@update.org.uk

UPDATE is a recognised Scottish Charity SC030004
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