Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. They provide practical information and emotional support to disabled people. They also campaign to create a fairer society. Visit the Scope website to find out more.
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Charities
Open Country is a Yorkshire charity that was set up 30 years ago. They want to ensure that anyone with a disability can access and enjoy the countryside.
If you would like to contact Open Country for more information, or to join in, you can call 07426 716677 or email wakefield@opencountry.org.uk
Leonard Cheshire provide support to disabled people so they can live, learn and work as independently as they want to. They provide services for care and accommodation support and employment support. You can visit their website to learn more about what they do to support disabled people.
Local Support
DIAL Wakefield provides free and confidential advice and information to disabled people, their carers and families. You can contact 01977 723933 or email advice@dialwakefield.co.uk for more information.
Age UK aim to promote the wellbeing of all older people and aim to make life more fulfilling and enjoyable. They provide a Home Support Service which supporting people to remain in their own home and to live as independently as possible.
For more information about this service, contact 01977 552114, email homesupportservice@wgeukwk.org.uk or visit their website.
Disability Sport Yorkshire promotes sport and active recreation for disabled people. They aim to improve the health and wellbeing for disabled people by engaging them in sport on a regular basis.
More information can be found on here.
Wakefield Riding for the Disabled Association provides riding and horse care activities to disabled people. You can contact them on 01924 241341 or by email at info@wakefield-rda.co.uk for more information.