P725 CEJFAX 725 Sun 28 May 01:19/47 I m4j j5 |j= j j5 j j - O ££££££ £ ££££ £££££££ £ ££££ £ £ 20 H DISABIL TZ R GHTS H NDBOOK 5 hj latest edition of the DISABILITY RIGHTS HANDBOOK is out now, giving up to date details of benefits and services. It includes a new section on Incapacity Benefit, an expanded section on Community Care and a chbpter on the Compensation U - pl n t i contact list of organisations. The DISABILITY RIGHTS HANDBOOK has guided thousbnds of disabled peopl through the maze of benefits. Contacts on page 729 1/7 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Sun 28 May 01:13/14 T PLAN T MOVES TO WEST LONDON $5 Planet, the Play Leisure Advice Network, has moved to the Save the Children office in Hammjrsmith, West London. Planet welcomes inquiries from people with disabilities, families, staff, volunteers, students, or anyone else interested in play, leisure and recreation for people with disabilities. Planet has a reference collection of equipment, books, videos and articles - visit by appointment. Contacts on page 729 2/7 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Sun 28 May 01:55/58 T W SPECIAL COLLECTION SUMMER CAT LOGUE $5 The Special Collection Spring/ Summer catalogue shows off a new season for min and women with special clothing needs. Step-in styles, larger nick and sleeve op nings, velcro and zip fastenings characterisj the collection once again, dj6eloped in consultation with the Disabled Living Foundation. The easy dressing features of each garment are clearly shown with illustrations and symbols. Contacts on page 729 3/7 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Sun 28 May 01:45/12 EPILEPSY HELPLINE GOES FREEPHONE The Epilepsy Helpline which has been open since 1988 is now a FREEPHONE service on 0800 309030. Contact the Helpline for any ad6ice or information about epilepsy - it's open from 9am to 4.30pm Monda to Thursday and from 9am to 4pm on Friday. The Helpline and National Inf rmati n C ntr ha been u ed by over 100,000 people since 1988 and have become a crucial point of contact for many people. Source: CSV Media 4/7 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Sun 28 May 00:47/31 j5 j j=w 5 j j - X +.! UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON SIGHT The Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) and the Royal College of Opthalmologists have produced a new series of leaflets. Containing bang up to date information they are designed for people who have been recently diagnosed and want to know mot about their eye condition. So far there are three titles in the series, covering cataracts, age-related muscular degeneration, and retinal detachment. Contacts on page 729 5/7 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Sun 28 May 01:47/04 I j5 -|j=j=wj5 j5j5*- ADAPTED CAMPER VAN FO HIRE Caravan Abroad Ltd has a camper van for hire which has been specially adapted for holiday-makers with disbbilities. The four-berth vehicle is equipped with a ramp to a wide entrance door and a wheelchair securing clamp. Based at Southjnd its owners can arrange for transfers to and from London airports - the camper van can be used for holidays both in Britain and on the Continent - details from Caravan Abroad Ltd. Contacts on page 729 6/7 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Sun 28 May 01:48/24 FIBROMYALGIA: YOU'RE NOT ALONE $hj Fibrom:algia Association UU has become a fully fledged national organisation, two years after a first support group was set up. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition thought to effect between two and five per cent of the population, causing severe pain, fatigue and various other health problems. $5 The Association sends out leaflets, booklets and a yearly newsletter, and directs callers to local groups where they can get support. Contacts on page 729 7/7 Volunteer Info Diary News