Supports the development of local partnerships between users, carers, third sector organisations, Scottish Borders Council, NHS Borders
Scottish Borders
Edinburgh Mobility Solutions
Description of service and products sold: Suppliers of wheelchairs, walking aids, wheelchair accessories, boot scooters, mid range scooters, scooter accessories, electric wheelchairs, rise / recline chairs, beds and bedroom aids, person hoists, bath lifts and bathroom aids, batteries and chargers, stairlifts and personal aids and equipment. Equipment hire: They have stocks of mobility scooters, powered…
Childnet
Mission: Childnet’s mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children. Services provided: Childnet works directly with children and young people from the ages of 3 to 18 on a weekly basis, as well as parents, carers, teachers and professionals, finding…
The Scottish Transitions Forum
The Scottish Transitions Forum is provided by ARC Scotland. The Scottish Transitions Forum aims to improve the experience of people with additional support needs as they go through life transitions. The forum has a focus on the transition of young people from school or college to adult life. They achieve their aims by:- Bringing together people working…
Borders Talking Newspapers
Audio news Supply digital audio recordings of items from the Southern Reporter, Berwickshire News and Border Telegraph, with a separate recording of The Hawick Paper for anyone who can’t read or hold newspapers. The recordings are issued weekly and are accessible online at www.btn.org.uk. Borders Talking Newspapers will also convert anything from print to audio…
Sign Language Interpreters
Services provided: Sign Language Interpreters have undergone training which enables them to assist with communication between deaf and hearing people. e.g. The general public, Service providers, In the work place They will: Interpret between British Sign Language and spoken English Give information on issues relating to interpreting Keep all information of appointments/meetings strictly confidentail Enable…