The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA 1995)

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 aims to end the discrimination that many disabled people face.

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Inclusive design is about making places and spaces that everyone can use. The way these areas are designed affects our ability to move, see, hear and communicate effectively.

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The British Association Of Occupational Therapists states that “Occupational therapists work with people of all ages, helping them to carry out the activities that they need or want to do in order to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.”
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A Disabled Facilities Grant is a local council grant to help towards the cost of adapting your home to enable you to continue to live there. A grant is paid when the council considers that changes are necessary to meet your needs – and is happy that the work is reasonable and practical.

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Welcome to the new look website for Inclusion.

We are proud to have redesigned the site to ensure that we make it as accessible as possible….

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Pressure Ulcers – A Summary Guide

Bedsores, also called pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, are areas of damage to the skin and underlying tissue ultimately resulting in lesion and ulceration. They most commonly occur over bony areas or prominences in the body such as under the ischial tuberosities (buttocks) or on the shoulders, hips or heels. Pressure sores can be difficult to treat, extremely painful and even life threatening in extreme cases.

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