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Disabled People
Jobcentre Pluscan help disabled people to find employment. Those who are recently disabled or whose health/ disability condition has deteriorated can meet with a Disability Employment Advisor (DEA) who can offer a range of employment and benefits related advice, support and information. Jobcentre Plus runs the Access to Work scheme which provides support to disabled people and their employers to help overcome work related obstacles resulting from a disability. For more information:
Telephone your local Jobcentre Plus
Galashiels: 01896 612400, Textphone: 01896 612488
Hawick: 01450 403000
Eyemouth: 01890 743400
or visit their Website www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk Careers Scotlandhas staff to help disabled people who are considering education, training and employment.
Tel: 01896 754884 for further information or
view www.careers-scotland.org.uk
Scottish Borders Council
Social Work – Community Caresupport adults aged 16 and over, (18 and over for some services) who are in need of care and support. Their aim is to assist people to live as independently as possible and to have choice about where and how they live their lives. Assistance may be for a few weeks or longer and can be provided in a variety of different ways and settings Contact your local Social Work office (see directory for social work services) LEAD (Linking Education and Disability) Scotlandis a voluntary organisation which aims to widen access to learning for disabled adults and carers in many areas of Scotland. They offer educational guidance and information, a computer home loan scheme and volunteer support
To find out more contact the Borders Lead Co-ordinator on tel: 01450 377799 or see: www.lead.org.uk
Brothers of Charityprovides creative learning for adults with learning disabilities. These include technical, creative, social and life skill training and training for work.
Contact: 01896 822226
Borders Development Centre, Island Street, Galashiels Tel: 01896 759746provide personal, educational and vocational support and guidance to those suffering or recovering from mental health problems. Services include: support & guidance, employer placements, job search & interview skills, educational & vocational guidance & information on mental health awareness. They also provide training in IT, forestry work, basic woodwork and personal development
Clients are usually referred through referral from Social Work, GPs or another agency
Scottish Borders Interpreting Agencyprovide Sign Language interpreters. They will book the interpreter for the person/agency requesting both the service and invoice accordingly.
Tel: 01896 822998
Fax: 01896 822998
Minicom/answering machine: 01896 823035
Email: sbia@scotborders.gov.uk National website of sign language interpreters: www.sasli.org Skill Scotland – National Bureau for Students with DisabilitiesProvides information and advice to disabled people and those working with disabled people including further & higher education, employment, work based learning and volunteering.
Visit their website www.skill.org.uk or tel/text: 0800 328 5050 to find out more
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