P725 CEEFAX 725 Thu 21 Oct 21:18/12 O DISABLED USERS CARBVANNING SHOW A caravanning exhibition for disabled users is being staged at the Kings Bush Centre Arena, Godmanchjster on 3-4 November. Manufacturers and distributers of motorhomes and touring caravans will show what can bj done to standard units when they are adapted or converted for wheelchair or other special needs. If you had njvjr considered a caravanning holiday before, you might do after this. Contacts on page 729 1/6 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CJEFAX 725 Thu 21 Oct 21:17/17 INDUST"JAL DISABLEMENT BENEFIT If you're confused about Industrial Disbblemjnt Benefit, one of the following leaflets from your local benefits agency may help: NI 2 on industrial disease, NI 6 on industrial injury, NI 207 on occupational deafness, NI 237 on occupational asthma, NI 272 on U asbestos related diseases, and NI 3 on lung diseases. Or try calling a benefits helpline: p8p0 1p0123 (information), p8p0 882200 (inquiries), or 0800 888555. Contacts on page 729 2/6 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Thu 21 Oct 21:14/34 I CLAIM YOU" ATTENDANCE ALLOWANCE Attendance Allowance is a weekly cash benefit (£30-£45) for ill or disabled people over 65. Note that this benefit is not dependent on National Insurance Contributions, not affected by any savings or (usually) bz any income you or your partner may have, and it is usually ignored as income for income support claims. To get the allowance you must normally have needed help with personal care for six months. Contacts on page 729 3/6 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Thu 21 Oct 21:14/59 NEW LOOK LONDON DISABILITY GUIDE A new edition of the London Disbbility Guide is out now from GLAD, the Greater London Association of Disabled People. Available in large print, braille, and on cassette, the book aims to provide a resource to disabled people living in London. It includes information on benefits, ethnic communities, council tax, consumer issues, education, leisure, mobility and much more - price 66p plus A4 RAE. Contacts on page 729 4/6 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Thu 21 Oct 21:16/29 I KEEP WBRM, KEEP WELL THIS WINTER Cold weather poses a real danger to frail and elderly people - if you think you're at risk get a free 'Keep Wbrm, Keep Well' brochure. Jointly produced by Help the Aged, Age Concern and Neighbourhood Energy Action, the brochure is packed with advice on diet, clothing, home insulation, heating $5 bills, benefits and emjrgjncies - and it comes in nine languages. Also note the free Winter Warmth advice line on 0800 289 404. $upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz Contacts on page 729 5/6 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Thu 21 Oct 21:15/12 EASY ACCESS AT PLYMOUTH THEATRE The Theatre Royal, Plymouth offers a range of facilities for people with disabilities. Most parts of the theatre are accessible bz wheelchair, and thjrj are infra red sound transmission systems for people with hearing difficulties. Find out more about facilities from the theatre's Access for Disabled Patrons brochure, and while you're at it get a What's On brochure too - some concessions available. Contacts on page 729 6/6 Volunteer Info Diary News