Provides information and advice on problems in sex and personal relationships which disability can cause. General information and reading lists available, as well as individual advice on request. Clients can be put in touch with counsellors in their own areas.

British Council of Disabled People
Litchurch Plaza, Litchurch Lane, Derby DE24 8AA
Tel: 01332 295551
Helpline: 01332 298288
Fax: 01332 295580
E-mail: general@bcodp.org.uk
Web address: www.bcodp.org.uk

Serves as a national umbrella group for organisations throughout the UK run and controlled by disabled people. Maintains standing committees on all topics related to disabled people and provides a forum for discussion and action by all disabled people on any issues affecting them. Co-ordinates information, training and networking needs through the Group Development Project.

The Disabilities Trust
Market Place, Burgess Hill, W Sussex RH15 9NP
Tel: 01444 239123
Fax: 01444 244978
E-mail: disabilities_thody@msn.com

Runs five residential centres based in East and West Sussex and Leeds, Cramlington and Hull, providing a full range of support facilities for people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries and autism. Also runs six projects dedicated to the long-term care and rehabilitation of those suffering from a traumatic brain injury, as well as outreach houses with on-going therapy and care support.

Disability Pregnancy and Parenthood International
5th Floor Murray House, 45 Beech Street, London EC2P 2LX
Tel: 020 7628 2811
Helpline: 0800 0184730
Fax: 020 7628 2833
E-mail: dppi@eotw.co.uk
Web address: www.freespace.virgin.net/disabled.parents

Responds to requests for information from individuals as well as providing an information database and helpline. Provides information sheets promoting the networking of information and experience on all aspects of disability, pregnancy and parenthood.

Disabled Drivers Association
National Headquarters, Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk NR16 1EX
Tel: 01508 489449
Helpline: 01508 489449 (9-5.30pm Information Officer)
Fax: 01508 488173
E-mail: ddahq@aol.com
Web address: www.disabled-drivers.org.uk

A self-help organisation with members throughout the UK, it assists and encourages disabled people towards independence and greater mobility. Membership is open to disabled people with mobility problems, with discounts and concessions available from organisations such as the RAC and ferry companies.

Disabled Living Foundation
380-384 Harrow Road, London W9 2HU
Tel: 020 7289 6111
Helpline: 0870 603 9177, minion: 0870 603 9176 (Mon-Fri 10-4pm)
Fax: 020 7266 2922
E-mail: dlfinfo@dlf.org.uk
Web address: www.dlf.org.uk

Provides impartial advice on equipment for independent living, runs a helpline and mail enquiry service, dealing with over 40,000 enquiries annually. Provides a wide range of information and fact sheets on specific items of equipment and produces information in printed form, CD ROM and via the Internet. Has an equipment centre for people to try items of equipment, with trained staff to assist. Also runs training courses on various aspects of disability.

Dogs for the Disabled
The Old Vicarage
London Road, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry CV8 3ER
Tel: 024 7630 2050
Fax: 024 7630 2055
E-mail: dfd@dial.pipex.com
Web address: www.vois.org.uk/dftd

Provides trained dogs for people with disabilities (other than registered blind or deaf) as well as undertaking after-care visits to dog-owners' homes.

National League of the Blind and Disabled
2 Tenterden Road, London N17 8BE
Tel: 020 8808 6030 (+minion)
Fax: 020 8885 3235

Has 50 branches throughout the UK, promoting the education, training, employment and general welfare of blind and disabled people.

Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People
Leatherhead Court
Woodlands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 0BN
Tel: 01372 842204
Helpline: 01306 875156 (Mon-Fri 10-1pm and 2-4pm)

Runs various specialised facilities for over 16 severely disabled people. Has a Mobility Centre offering assessment and information, a day centre, four residential units and a training college providing a wide range of courses in technical, clerical and practical subjects. It also runs a holiday home for vacations or convalescence.

Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR)
12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF
Tel: 020 7250 3222, minion: 020 7250 4119
Fax: 020 7250 0212
E-mail: radar@radar.org.uk
Web address: www.radar.org.uk

With over 500 member associations, RADAR acts as a co-ordinating group to improve the environment for disabled people. It is particularly involved with access, civil rights, education, employment, holidays, housing, mobility and social services.

Spinal Injuries Association
76 St James' Lane, London N10 3DF
Tel: 020 8444 2121
Fax: 020 8444 3761
E-mail: sia@spinal.co.uk
Web address: www.spinal.co.uk

Provides information on all aspects of spinal cord injuries to paralysed people, their relatives and carers, on holidays, community care, benefits, aids and equipment. Emergency cover and personal assistance is available, as well as a counselling service and a 24-hour answer phone. Publishes various guides as well as a bi-monthly magazine.

Women with Visible and Invisible Disabilities (WinVisible)
PO Box 287, London NW6 5QU
Tel: 020 7482 2496 (voice/minion)
Helpline: 020 7482 2496 (Mon-Fri 10am-12pm and 1.30-4pm, Thurs 5-7pm)
Fax: 020 7209 4761
E-mail: crossroadswomenscentre@compuserve.com

Provides support, advice, information, speakers and publications. Campaigns for disability and ill health and deals with lack of access and other discriminations. Based at Crossroads Women's Centre, 230a Kentish Town Road, London NW5 2AB, it welcomes volunteers. Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-4pm, Thursdays 5-7pm.