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AbilityNet
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WebMaster Tony says "AbilityNet is a national charity and the UK’s leading provider of expertise on computing and disability"
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Alzheimer’s Society
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WebMaster Tony says "The Alzheimer's Society provides information‚ support‚ tips and news for carers and those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia."
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Arthritis Care
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WebMaster Tony says "Arthritis Care provides information and advice about arthritis‚ and local support groups throughout the UK."
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Assist UK
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WebMaster Tony says "Assist UK provides information about Disability Living Centres throughout the UK and is the national voice for disabled/independent living centres."
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AT Dementia
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WebMaster Tony says "AT Dementia provides user-friendly information about assistive technology for people with dementia."
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BeGrand.net
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diana moran says " BeGrand.net is a new website especially for grandparents. Though being a grandparent can be very rewarding, it can also be very demanding. BeGrand.net wants to ensure grandparents get all the help they need, whether they’re dealing with serious guardianship issues, need a way to entertain toddlers on a rainy afternoon, or simply want to join a lively community of grandparents. "
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Bladder and Bowel Foundation
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WebMaster Tony says "Bladder and Bowel Foundation is a national charity providing information and support for people with bladder and bowel disorders‚ their families‚ carers and healthcare professionals."
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Business Debtline
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They say "The helpline that provides free, confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems in your business."
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Citizens Advice
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They say "Citizens Advice provides practical, reliable, up-to-date information including frequently asked questions in English, Welsh, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu and Chinese on a wide range of topics and factsheets to download. Information is continuously reviewed by a team of advisers and covers England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales."
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Connect
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WebMaster Tony says "Connect promotes effective services‚ new opportunities and a better quality of life for people living with aphasia (communication disability often caused by stroke)"
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Consumer Council for Water
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WebMaster Tony says "Consumer Council for Water represents water and sewerage customers in England and Wales and promotes their interests in respect of price‚ service and value for money."
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Consumer Direct
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They say " Consumer Direct provides advice on consumer issues and contact details for trading standards offices are available from Consumer Direct on 08454 04056, at http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk or from local town halls. "
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Cookery Courses at The Gables School of Cookery
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WebMaster Tony says "Recently featured in Channel 4's Country House Rescue programme the Gables School of Cookery offers cookery courses to provide the necessary skills for people from all backgrounds and ages. If you want to pursue a professional catering career or are an enthusiast seeking to cook with confidence and flair for friends and family then our cookery school will be able to help. We offer one day cookery courses, one week courses and four week residential cookery courses. The latter will bring you to a standard of cookery that that you would expect to find in a good restaurant."
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Disability Rights Commission
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WebMaster Tony says "Disability Rights Commission promotes civil rights for disabled peple and works towards the elimination of discrimination against the disabled. Provides advice on the Disability Discrimination Act."
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Electricity Safety Council
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WebMaster Tony says "Electricity Safety Council is a consumer safety body that deals with all electrical safety matters associated with electrical installations and products on behalf of consumers."
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Help The Aged
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diana moran says " Help the Aged is an international charity fighting to free older people from poverty, isolation and neglect."
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national debtline
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They say "The helpline that provides free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems."
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Stop Loan Sharks
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They say "Have you been approached by a loan shark? Lending money without a licence is illegal. If you suspect someone is a loan shark you should report - details on this website. "
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The Office of the Public Guardian
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WebMaster Tony says "The Office of the Public Guardian supports and promotes decision making for people who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves or would like to plan for their future‚ within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005."
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Turn 2 Us
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They say "Turn2us helps people access the money available to them – through welfare benefits, grants and other financial help."
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www.direct.gov.uk
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says " This is the goverment's main website which is very easy to use and has a detailed housing section which is updated daily, the website offers information on all housing subjects and issues in the UK. It also offers information on planning issues and building control. "
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www.homesandproperty.co.uk
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says " The Homes and Property website offers a great way to search for property on the net but is also very design led and offers inspiration on interiors and buildings as well as up to date information on celebrities moving home, overseas property and much more... This is one of my favorites... "
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www.houseprices.co.uk
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says " This fantastic website gives free information on the last purchase price paid for any property in the UK which has been sold in the last five years. It is a great way to check out and see what properties have been selling for in your area or the area you are looking to buy in. If you just want to be nosey, you can see how much your neighbours paid for their home!!! "
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www.housingoptions.co.uk
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says " The Housing Option website is a goverment led iniative and is aimed at anyone looking for affordable housing and shared ownership schemes in London.
The webiste is quite new and is easy to use, there are now two main companies looking after affordable housing for the goverment in London, they are Metropolitan Home Ownership and Tower Homes, you will find all the information you need on the website! "
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www.leaseholdadvice.co.uk
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says " The majority of people living in flats / apartments sign and agree to a long leasehold, lease's can be very complicated and are usually unique to the individual property. The Leasehold Advisory Group are considered to be one of the most professional companies working in this field. They offer straightforward and honest advice to anyone looking for any type of advice regarding leasehold or freehold properties "
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www.naea.co.uk
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says " This website is the National Association of Esate Agents, always use an estate agent that is amember of the NAEA, if you are buying or selling. All members ahve to follow strict codes of conduct and training. You are much more likely to achieve a professional and efficient service from an agent that is a member. "
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www.primelocation.co.uk
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says "Prime Location is another great website for searching for property, it is updated constantly so you can view the most recently added properties..."
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www.rightmove.co.uk
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says " One of the most popular ways to search for property on the net... Most agents are linked to the website so it always has a great selection of properties that have just come on the market. "
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www.spf.co.uk
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says " Savills Private Finance (part of the Savills property company) offer a personal mortgage service and can usually offer much better rates than the high street. They offer a very personalised and professional service. "
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