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Some
websites which provide useful information for carers. If you know of other
useful sites, please email
us with details
www.carers.gov.uk
Holds government information for carers
www.carersonline.org.uk
Information
from Carers Uk
www.cpag.org.uk
Ensures those on low incomes get their full entitlement to welfare benefits.
Campaigns against injustice of poverty
www.dlcc.org.uk
Independent advice and details of disability living centres for products
and equipment for the disabled
www.dlf.org.uk
Provides the best possible choice for people who use equipment for a more
independent life
www.dwp.gov.uk
Department for Work and Pensions
www.lancswelfarerights.com
Provides
details of your local welfare rights team
www.dft.gov.uk/access/mavis
Advice on adaptation of vehicles for the disabled
www.preston.cvs.org.uk
Information
Preston CVS Organisation and activities
www.prestoncarers.org.uk
Local information for Preston Carers UK and Carers Support Group with
links to websites providing information for carers.
www.lancashire.gov.uk/social_services/carers
Information
about Social Services
www.carersuk.org New
Carers UK website for all your caring needs
www.cppih.org The
Patient and Public Involvement Forum for Preston Primary Carer Trust
www.help4me.info
An online directory of services for children, young people and families in the North West of England
www.direct.gov.uk/carers
This is a website that contains a wide range of up to date information for carers and disabled people on line.
There are sections on Carer's Allowance, Employment, Money, Tax and Benefits, Motoring, Rights and
Responsibilities, Travel and much more
There is a section for disabled people accessible direct via www.direct.gov.uk/disability
The disability area has sections on DLA and AA, Employment, Financial Support and Health & Support.
There is also a link to local information and services and you can find Blue Badge parking bays on the interactive map at
www.direct.gov.uk/BlueBadgemap. There are 64 towns listed - Preston isn't one of them but Blackpool is.
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