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Independent sources of help and advice for older people
Fife Direct for People with Disabilities aims to assist and support people with disabilities and to encourage their active involvement in promoting and understanding of disability issues, which is done through disability awareness and equality training.
If you'd like to find out more about this service, please contact Social Work Enquiries using the following details.
Contact information
Website: Fife Direct
Phone: 01383 441177
You could qualify for concessionary travel, such as a Myfife card, for bus travel or for help managing your benefits. To find out more, please visit www.fifedirect.org.uk/topics/index.
For advice on careers, please get in touch with the Fife Careers Centre using the information below.
Contact information
Email: centre@fifecarers.co.uk
Phone: 01592 205472
Text: 07781691391
Address: 157 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 2NS
Alternatively, Fife Forum is a Fife based Agency concerned with the needs and aspirations of older people. For further information, please use the following details.
Contact information
Website: Fife Forum
Email: info@fifeforum.org.uk
Phone: 01592 643743
Address: 1-2, Fraser Buildings, Millie Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2NL
Independent sources of help and advice for those with a disability
Fife Direct for People with Disabilities aims to assist and support people with disabilities and to encourage their active involvement in promoting and understanding of disability issues, which is done through disability awareness and equality training.
If you'd like to find out more about this service, please contact Social Work Enquiries using the following details.
Contact information
Website: Fife Direct
Phone: 01383 441177
You could qualify for concessionary travel, such as a Myfife card, for bus travel or for help managing your benefits. To find out more, please visit www.fifedirect.org.uk/topics/index.
For advice on careers, please get in touch with the Fife Careers Centre using the information below.
Contact information
Email: centre@fifecarers.co.uk
Phone: 01592 205472
Text: 07781691391
Address: 157 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 2NS
Alternatively, Fife Forum is a Fife based Agency concerned with the needs and aspirations of older people. For further information, please use the following details.
Contact information
Website: Fife Forum
Email: info@fifeforum.org.uk
Phone: 01592 643743
Address: 1-2, Fraser Buildings, Millie Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2NL
Information on Concessionary Travel
Information on Eye Conditions
Seescape provide support for people with visual impairments, including advice and training on the latest equipment, gadgets and software that will help you live more independently, communicate easily with friends and family and enjoy your hobbies.
Seescape also offers free NHS eye tests.
If you'd like to find out more or arrange an appointment, please get in touch using the details below.
Contact information
Email: info@seescape.org.uk
Phone: 01592 646728
Address: Wilson Avenue, Kirkcaldy
Information on renting commodes in your area
A commode can be used as an alternative if you are unable to get to your toilet safely.
There are different types of commodes available so it is important to consider these to ensure you get one that is suitable for you. Various commodes can be loaned to you or purchased following an assessment of your needs.
Age UK offer free, discrete delivery of your choice pf products and can be contacted using the information below.
Contact information
Phone: 0800 849 8032
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday - 8am to 6pm, Friday - 8am to 5:30pm, Saturday - 9am to 1pm
The Red Cross also offer commodes with free delivery, and can be contacted by phoning on 844 89 300 90 or 01904 202154.
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