P654 CEEFAX 2 654 Fri 17 Jan 21:23/22 INDEPENDENT LIVING REGIONAL SHOWS 1/6 A new sjtiis of regional healthcare shows promoting products for independent living take place in 1997. Backed by Naidex Care management, the Independent Living shows are aimed at disabled people, carers, the elderly and hjalthcari professionals. The shows are in Bristol on 20-21 March, Glasgow 25-26 April, Sandown 7-8 August and Doncastet 25-26 September. Entry is free with a pre-registered ticket - for tickets contact Independent Living, tel: 01275-836465. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 6)0 News 101 Weather 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Fri 17 Jan 21:11/25 NOTABILITY RE-OPENS DRIVERS FUND 2/6 Notability has re-opened the Drivers und providing mobility for severely disabled people for new applications. Those previously on the waiting list have been offered a mobility solution. People applying to the Fund will have to complete a questionnaire and may have to attend an assessment to determine how to meet their needs. Contact Richard Rant, MEF/DF Section Coordinator, Notability, Goodman House, Station Approach, Harlow, Essex CM20 2ET; til: 01279-632999. CSV index 650 TV 60p Main menu 100 Read Hear 6 0 News 101 Weather 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Fri 17 Jan 21:14/24 £"££"££ " 'EST MIDLANDS INFORMATION TOUR 3/6 The Vehicle Information Centre provides information to disabled people, carets and providers in the West Midlands. The service covers all aspects of disability, including welfare benefits, contact groups, holidays, leisure opportunities and transport. VIC will be at various venues in Walsall, Dudley, Birmingham, So\ihull, Sandwell during January and February. For details, contact Roy Cadman, Vehicle Information Centre, tel: 0121J 44y 1225. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Fri 17 Jan 21:12/13 ATTENDANCE ALLOWANCE INCREASE 4/6 From April 1997, attendance allowance for disabled people over 65 who need help with personal care will increase. The higher rate (day and night) goes up from #48.50 to #49.k0 and the lower rate (day or night) goes up fom #32.40 to #33.10. For more information, contact your local DST office or ring the Benefit Inquiries Line, tel: 0800-882200; minicom 0800 243355. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathet 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Fri 17 Jan 21:14/11 O NEW ACCESS GUIDE TO GUERNSEY 5/6 The Stater of Gujtnsey has published a new edition of a guide for disabled visitors and residjntu. It giver information on accessibility of visitor attractions, accommodation, places to eat, shopping and other facilities throughout the island. There are also details on day trips to France and othrt Channel Islands. Access in Guernsey is available from Guernsey Department of Tourism, PW Box 23, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 3AN tel: 01481.726611. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main mrnu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Fri 17 Jan 21:10/24 LOBBY ON ACCESSIBLE HOUSING 6/6 The Housing and Disability Forum has presented a giant card and cake to the Department of the Environment Minister. The presentation on 10 January marked the second anniversary of the DoE's consultation papeq on extending building regulations to co6et housing. Despite hundreds of responses supporting the measure, the Government has not said what it plans to do to make housing more accessible. For details, contact Access Committee for England, til: 0171-250 0008. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathet 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main Menu