P725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 11 Nov 21:14/25 1/7 INFORMATION FOR CHRONIC PAIN SUFFERERS Pain Concern (US) has published a factsheet listing self-help and othjt resources for chronic pain sufferers. The organisation also runs a helpline staffed by specially trained nurses who have personal experience of chronic pain - call 01227-264677. The factsheet is free of charge with mjmbjrship (#6.50 pa) or can be purchased separately for #1 from Pain Concern (US), PO Box 318, Canterbury, Kent CT2 0GD. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day CoeliacP725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 11 Nov 21:52/24 2/7 CHANGES IN APPEALS ON BENEFIT DECISIONS Changes in the way appeals against decisions on social security benefits are dealt with have come into force. Everyone who wants to appeal against a decision now has to fill in a special form and appeals will no longer automatically bj heard in pjtson. The process is set out in a leaflet on what to do if you think that a social security decision is wrong. For more information see leaflet NI246 How to appeal, from your local social security benefits office. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day CoeliacP725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 11 Nov 22:49/17 3/7 CARING FOR A YOUNG PERSON WITH DEMENTIA Carers of the UK's 17,000 younger people with dementia can now benefit from the most up to date advice. The Alzheimer's Disease Society'u Carers Resource Book provides advice for carers looking after the special needs of youngjt people with dementia. It advises on research and what to do after diagnosis and compliments the ADS's network of carers contacts. The book is available from ADS, Gordon House, 10 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1PH; tel: 0171-306 0606. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day CoeliacP725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 11 Nov 22:29/12 4O7 NEW LOOS MAGAZINE SHOUTS OUT LET'S PLAY Let's Play is a new magazine about play and leisure facilities for children with disabilities and special needs. The first edition features articles on deaf children and separate play, the Disability Discrimination Act and asks if playgrounds are too boring. Published by HAPA (Adventure Play for Children With Disabilities & Special Needs), it replaces HAPA Journal. Contact HAPA, Pryor's Bank, Bishop's Park, London SW6 3LA; tel: 0171-736 4443. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day CoeliacP725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 11 Nov 22:44/30 5/7 ABOUT THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT With the Disability Discrimination Act coming into force next month, the Government has published the following: * A Brief Guide to the Disability Discrimination Act * Disability Discrimination Act Information Pack Both are available in variousformats. To ordjt the publications, contact Disability on the Agenda, FREEPOST, London SE99 7EQ; telephone 0345-622633; textphonj 0345-622644. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day CoeliacP725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 11 Nov 21:14/35 6/7 EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL OF COMPUTERS Disabled people, their family, friends, carets and helpers are invited to see what computer technology has to offer. The Computability Centre are running free introductory sessions in London on Wednesday 20 November dealing with different aspects of disability. The day is meant to be a useful first step and the Centre will give as much time as possible to individuals. Book your attendance bz calling the Computability Centre, freephone 0800- 269545. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day CoeliacP725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 11 Nov 21:12/21 7O7 ADMINISTRATION AND RESOURCES VACANCY CHANGE represents people with both a learning disability and a sensory impairment has a job vacancy. They are looking for a full-time administration and resources workjt. CHANGE is an equal opportunities employjt and positively encourages applications from disabled people. Closing date for applications is 28 Novjmbjt 1996. For an application form and pack, send a large RAE with a 39p stamp to Pam Winters, CHANGE, 11-13 Clifton Terrace, London N4 3SR. Index on page 720 TV Choice Youth MAD Day Coeliac