Definition: Of or pertaining to the practice of medicine. The medical model of Disability focuses on impairments rather than social and attitudinal barriers cf. Social Model of Disability.
Category: health
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Services mentioning Medical
Supporting people with a hearing loss or who are d/
Deaf to make, change, or cancel
medical appointments and advising Health Professionals on how to book qualified communication support.
Provides support for those affected by
Alström Syndrome, their
carers and professionals working with them. This includes a forum, help with gaining access to
medical assessments with doctors who have expertise in Alström Syndrome, quarterly medical screening clinics and a newsletter.
BBSUK can help by putting you in touch with other families who are facing similar problems, by passing on
advice which has helped others in the day to day management of thieir
children, and by sending information which will help professionals in
medical and educational fields to understand more about our special children.
Disabled Students’ Allowance (
DSA) is extra support on top of your other student finance and can be used to pay for study-related costs such as equipment, non-
medical help,
travel and photocopying and printing.
Provides volunteer-led community
transport. Prioritises
medical appointments. Passengers must normally live within 5 miles of the office address below. They also run an affiliated driver scheme, allowing family members or friends to hire accessible vehicles.
The aim of genetic counselling is to help individuals and families to understand the condition, make choices, access any appropriate screening or
medical treatment, communicate with relatives and find suitable support. Genetic counsellors will often draw a family history, explain relevant inheritance patterns and discuss risks to
children. They are also experts at explaining genetic test results.
A page at
Macular Society's site giving information for the
medical support for wet AMD.
Transport is available for patients in Wales needing to get to Non-Emergency appointments who have a specific
medical need. Check the website for eligibility or ring the number below.
Gwynedd O DDrws I Ddrws provides community
transport in Llyn Peninsular including areas up to Trefor and Llanystumdwy. Electric; Wheelchair accessible van; Five minibuses; some wheelchair accessible minibuses. For
medical appointments; essential services; community access. Monday-Friday. Contact the service to book in advance.
A fleet of minibus; wheelchair accessible minibus; wheelchair accessible people carrier; small electric vehicle for driver and one passenger. A community car
club is also available in Bethesda through TrydaNi. For
medical appointments; healthcare access; shopping; activities; groups; events. Monday-Saturday with possibility for Sunday depending on driver availability. Ask for Donna, Lliwen or Esme on the number below or 01248 602131.
South Denbighshire Community
Transport provides accessible community transport services designed to support independence and improve access to essential services. Services include Dial-A-Ride, Minibus, community activities. They prioritise hospital and
medical appointments, visiting family and friends, social opportunities. Operating Monday-Friday 9:30 am -3:30 pm. Covering Wrexham, Chirk, and Gobowen. Two Dial-a-Ride services based in Corwen and Llangollen.
Cardiff University Student
Disability Service works with students with a range of impairments, both physical and sensory, as well as those with specific learning difficulties, autism spectrum conditions, long-term
medical conditions, and
mental health conditions. They work to help you find appropriate adjustments, help to make examinations accessible and fair, and offer funding
advice such as on
Disabled Students Allowance.
UCAN has delivered vision awareness
training in
medical settings, as well as to public and private companies, schools, trade unions and youth organisations in the UK and abroad. This training is delivered by young
disabled people and takes a unique approach in challenging public perceptions and attitudes towards sight loss. UCAN Productions also works with Cardiff University School of Optometry, delivering lectures on the lived experience of
vision impairment to optometry students.
Library records mentioning Medical
Description, effects,
medical investigations, and coping strategies for
nystagmus.
In most cases,
glaucoma is of a ‘primary’ form, meaning that there is no identifiable cause for high pressure or the development of glaucoma. A ‘secondary’ glaucoma, on the other hand, occurs where there is an underlying ophthalmic or
medical condition that predisposes to the development of high eye pressure. This booklet explains possible causes and treatments for secondary glaucoma.
