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Isle Access is a charity that is helping with all aspects of accessibility on the Island. From advising businesses to helping people in the community with gaining better independence. They also have a selection of accessible cycles that they attend events with for people to try. For more information check out their webpage or Facebook page.

WESTWIGHT SPORTS CENTRE

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www.westwight.org.uk
West Wight sports centre has great swimming facilities for all types of abilities. They have a hoist attached to both pools and all of their lifeguards are qualified to assist people with them. Their small pool is a hydrotherapy pool. At the moment access to hydrotherapy sessions with a qualified physiotherapist can only be obtained through a NHS referrel. However the small pool is available for use during most public or adult swimming sessions. 

ISLAND MOBILITY

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www.islandmobility.co.uk
Contact: 32 Dodnor Lane, Newport, IOW,
             PO30 5XA
Tel: 01983 530000

Island Mobility sell a large range of products to help people with disabilities to lead independent lives. They have many items on show for purchase in their shop and many more that can order in for you.

BRITISH RED CROSS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CENTRE

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www.redcross.org.uk
Contact: Red Cross House, Hunnycross Way, Newport, IOW,
             PO30 5ZD
                                         Tel:01983 537814

The Red Cross medical equipment centre provides a short term loan scheme for equipment to help people maintain their independence, some items can also be purchased from them.

CITIZENS ADVICE

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www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Contact: Isle of Wight Citizens Advice Bureau, Exchange House, St. Cross Lane, Newport, IOW, PO30 5BZ
 Tel: 01983 520594 (Administration number)
                                                       08444 111 444 (Advice line)

The Citizens Advice Bureau are able to give advice on a wide range of topics for example: debt relief order, welfare, benefits, money advice etc. For opening times please click on the web address above.

INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTRE

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www.peoplematteriw.org/
Contact: Independent Living Centre, 1-2 Bernard Way, Riverway, Newport, IOW, PO30 5YL
Tel: 01983 241494

The Independent Living Centre offers a free and impartial service to Island residents to help them to find out about aids for daily living that could enhance their lives and enable them to continue living independently. Assessments are carried out by either an Occupational Therapist or the trained centres coordinator and volunteer workers. The centre has room sets installed such as a trial kitchen, bathroom and bedroom where people can try out equipment. Contact the centre on the above number to arrange an appointment.


ISLE OF WIGHT FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP

The Isle of Wight Fibromyalgia Group can be contacted on the following email address:
iwfmsg.fibromates@gmail.com or phone: 08448872346 Karen Smith is the group leader.

CARERS UK ISLE OF WIGHT BRANCH

The Isle of Wight branch meet regularly around the Island for more details:
Branch Office: The Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport. Telephone: 533173, E-mail: info@carersiw.org.uk  Webpage: www.carersiw.org.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carersIOW

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