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Vision Bath Directory
CADWELL RECORDING SERVICES FOR THE
BLIND
Send in material to be recorded along with blank tapes and return address
label, and they will record it for you - fiction, non-fiction, hobbies,
study courses, monthly magazines, etc. Service is free, but donations
welcomed. Contact: 17 Trusthams, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3QB; Tel
01308 868 500
(updated Aug 06)
CALIBRE (CASSETTE LIBRARY OF RECORDED BOOKS)
Free postal lending library of books recorded onto standard cassettes. Members use their own cassette recorders. Proof of reading impairment needed, eg from docto. Catalogue of titles available in large print, on audio or electronically. Tel 01296 432 339; e-mail equiries@calibre.org.uk; website www.calibre.org.uk
(updated Aug 06)
CAMERTON CLUB
Organised by Vision Bath, the club meets on the first Thursday of the month at Camerton Village Hall, 2.30 - 4.30. Speakers or entertainers and tea. Transport can be provided for those who need it. Call Vision Bath on 01225 446555.
(updated Aug 06)
CARE & REPAIR ENGLAND
Charity which aims to help and support older and disabled people who need repairs, improvements or adaptations to their properties. Also provides information and advice on housing policy, publications, self-help, etc. Tel 0115 950 6500; website www.careandrepair-england.org.uk; email catrionasaxton@careandrepair-england.org.uk
(updated Aug 06)
CARE AWARE
A registered charity that produces a comprehensive free guide explaining
the care system, benefits and support, paying for care, political issues
and legal implications, funding etc. Tel 08705 134 925; website
www.careaware.co.uk; email enquiries@careaware.co.uk
(updated Aug 06)
CARE NETWORK
The Care Network offers information, home visits, advocacy, friendship,
social groups, practical help to support carers. Carers Together, 1 Riverside Cottages, Radstock, Bath BA3 3PS; Tel: 01761
431389 (carers) or 01761 431388 (administration).
(updated Aug 06)
CHIP AND PIN
If you encounter problems with the chip and pin number cards,
you can ask your bank to issue a chip and signature card, which will
enable you to give a signature rather than a pin number in shops. Talk
to your own bank to ensure they issue you with the correct card. For further information, call the RNIB on 020 7391 2083.
(updated Nov 05)
CHIROPODY AND FOOT CARE SERVICE
Operated by B&NES Primary Care Trust. Application forms for treatment
available from the address below or from GP. For home visits, it is necessary
to fill in the appropriate form which your GP or District Nurse will
need to sign. The chiropody service is free. Tel 01225 840 334.
(updated Aug 06)
COBOLT SYSTEMS LTD
Low vision equipment. Catalogue available. Tel 01493 700 172; email cobolt@compuserve.com; website www.cobolt.co.uk
(updated Aug 06)
COME GARDENING
Written for blind and partially sighted gardeners, the magazine is available
in large print, tape, braille, floppy disk or email; annual subscription.
Contact RNIB Customer Services on 0845 702 3153, for more information
or to subscribe.
(updated Aug 06)
COMPASS BRAILLE
Braille bibles and Christian literature; online newsletter. Tel 01647 440 101; website www.compassbraille.org; email info@compassbraille.org
(updated Aug 06)
COMMUNITY ALARMS SERVICE (formerly Spa Care Line)
Run by B&NES, this provides an emergency telephone alarm service
for vulnerable people. A charge is made for the service, although grants
are sometimes available. Free home demonstration. Tel 01225 477892.
(updated Aug 06)
COMMUNITY MEALS SERVICE (MEALS ON WHEELS)
Obtainable through Social Services ‘Home Help Service’. You
must be housebound to qualify for this service. Tel 01225 477 000.
(updated Aug 06)
CONTACT THE ELDERLY
A befriending group for elderly isolated people in the Bath area. The
group offers volunteer drivers and hosts for one outing each month
on Sunday afternoons. Contact the local volunteer coordinator Eric Kirk on 01225 863 829, or
Head Office on 020 7240 0630.
(updated Aug 06)
COUNSEL AND CARE
Charity providing advice and information to older people, their relatives and carers on issues relating to community care and housing. Phone 020 7241 8555; email advice@counselandcare.org.uk; website www.counselandcare.org.uk
(updated Aug 06)
CREATIVE TRAVEL
Arranges specialised escorted group holidays for those with visual impairment, in association with Action For Blind People. Tel 01503 220422.
(updated Aug 06)
CROSSROADS CARE B&NES
Provides practical support for carers. Tel 01761 436 673; email enquiries@crossroadscarebathnes.org.uk; website
www.crossroadscarebathnes.org.uk
(updated Aug 06)
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