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We provide information in a variety of ways...

This service provides up-to-date information and advice to people of any age and with any disability, older people, their families, carers, friends and associated professionals throughout Bedfordshire and Luton.

The Service is a member of the national network organisations DIAL UK and Advice UK.

Information is available on a variety of topics including:

• Advocacy
• Benefits
• Carers
• Education
• Employment
• Grants
• Holidays
• Sport and Leisure
• Support Groups

The Service is open to everyone- there is no formal referral process and it is FREE. People can access the service in several ways:

• In Person
• In Writing
• By Text phone
• By Telephone
• By Email

Information is also available in other formats, on request.

The Service is open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
(closed from 12.30-1.30pm for lunch)

For more information please contact the Information Service Manager, Liz Morgan on 01582 470900 or email information@drcbeds.org.uk.

Information Resources

The Information Service uses and produces a wide range of resources.

We use:

• A comprehensive database, DissBASE with thousands of national and local entries of disability organisations and topics.
• The national data is updated every few months.
• Local data is updated continuously.
• We also use a range of printed reference material and online resources.

We produce:

• An Information Guide containing guidance and contact details of organisations and covering a wide range of issues.

We answer thousands of enquiries every year. Typical enquiries include:

Holidays

Sporting facilities for disabled people

Dentist who will make home visits

Where to get a blue badge

Local walks suitable for a wheelchair

Accessible pubs

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