Disability Direct – information and signposting service for disabled people, including help with benefits, DDA and direct payments. 01332 299449

DCIL – information and support services for disabled people across Derbyshire. 01773 740246 - ckeck out their new online forum click here 

Sight Support Derbyshire – provides essential support services to blind and partially sighted people to help them to become independent. 01332 292262

Umbrella – charity supporting disabled children and their families in Southern Derbyshire and Derby. 01332 785658. If you are a disabled person aged 17-25 living in Amber Valley or Erewash, you can get support around being more active and healthy. Call Rob or Becci on 01332 204434

Fairplay – charity supporting disabled children and their families in North Derbyshire. 01246 203963

Derbyshire Autism Services Group – charity supporting people with an Autism Spectrum Condition. 01773 741221

Downs Syndrome Derby – support, information and activities for people with Down s Syndrome and their families.  01332 840817

Derby City Learning Disability Partnership Board - great information and links for people with learning disabilities in Derby

Derbyshire Voice - charity that helps to improve mental health services in Derby and Derbyshire.  01773 744537

Voice UK - national charity supporting people with learning disabilities and other vulnerable people who have experienced crime or abuse.   They have a helpline and also run free workshops on bullying and abuse and keeping safe.  01332 291042

Buxton Volunteer Centre - Childrens Service provides support for children with additional needs aged 0- 18 and their families in the High Peak. 01298 23970

High Peak Access - an information resource, promoting awareness of the problems relating to access for disabled people in the local community, and positively promoting equality for disabled people. Contact Mrs Alison Salmen ali.salmen@btinternet.com or 01433 620503.

CamTAD - supports people with hearing loss in Derbyshire.  01332 258143

Hearing Help - supports people with hearing loss in Amber Valley.  01773 570976

Communication Unlimited - Sign Language Interpreting Agency available in Derby and Derbyshire.  01332 369920

Butterflies - information and resources to improve awareness and support of ADHD throughout Derbyshire.

The Adventure Service - outdoor activities for adults with extra support needs based in Mansfield Woodhouse.  07737 494961

Coping - Derbyshire Chronic Pain Support Group - self help, support and information.  07964 293398

Derby Fibromyalgia Support Group - support for people with fibromyalgia.  0845 3452319

Dyslexia Action - assessments, information and support.  01332 365359

Midlands Association for Amputees and Friends - support group and information.  01246 828285  

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