Useful addresses - support at home
The following organisations can provide information on support at home to enable you to live independently: British Red Cross Limited equipment loan, volunteer support and assistance, escort and transport services. Local Branches across Scotland. Alexander House 204 Bath Street Glasgow G2 4HL Tel: 0141 332 9591 Care and Repair Scotland Organise repairs and home adaptations for people with disabilities, for local office contact the below address (Has branches in most local authority areas.) 113 Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 3DT Tel: 0131 220 3345 Community Service Volunteers Scotland Full-time volunteers involved with independent living, home-care etc. Wellgate House 200 Cowgate Edinburgh EH1 1NQ Tel: 0131 622 7766 Crossroads Scotland Professional Support to carers and people with care needs. Services across Scotland. 24 George Square Glasgow G2 1EG Tel: 01412263793 Disabled Living Centres Council Information and advice about products and equipment for easier living. Tel 0870 770 2866 dlcc@dlcc.org.uk Disabled Living Foundation Support to achieve greater mobility and independence. Helpline 0845 130 9177 Textphone 0207 432 8009 advice@dlf.org.uk
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