Information and support for Disabled people living in Basingstoke & Deane.
We are the Disability Champions of Basingstoke
Basingstoke & District Disability Forum (BDDF) offer support for anyone affected by disability within our local community, including Disabled people and their carers, fellow disability charities and local businesses looking to be accessible and inclusive.
Please take a look at our upcoming events and activities here, and get in touch if you need support.
Are you disabled or have a long term health condition?
Have you used services at Hampshire Hospitals?
Want to have your say?
It is FREE to become a member of BDDF.
We are open to anyone with experience of disability, either directly as a Disabled person or a relative or carer who may be seeking support.
You will have access to our wonderful range of (usually FREE) activities, events, services and more, and join a network of wonderful local people affected by disability. You will also receive our newsletter.
Be Included Basingstoke
Your local disability encyclopaedia!
The brand new, bigger than ever issue of our fantastic 40 page booklet: Be Included Basingstoke is out soon. The booklet is full of information on local groups/charities and support available, and contains a service directory for all sorts of needs.
To receive a printed copy please contact office@bddf.org.uk or call 01256 423869. You can also find printed versions in many local venues e.g. GPs, libraries.
Disability Awareness Day 2024
This years DAD day will take place Friday 26th April, we really hope to see you there!
See all the photos from the 2023 event here…
BDDF Newsletters
At BDDF we produce regular Newsletters, full of important news, useful information & any updates. Click on the button to read our Newsletters. You can sign up to our newsletters in the section below.
Disability Essentials e-learning
Do you want to learn how to better serve disabled customers at work? Want the staff at your business to be educated on Disability issues whilst also supporting BDDF? We have partnered with AccessAble to offer a Disability Essentials e-learning session, and we receive a portion of every license sold through our link. Please click below to sign up, or email us on office@bddf.org.uk to learn more!
Information Service
Our FREE Information Service supporting anyone affected by Disability.
Find out more here
“During this extraordinary time, the staff of the BBDF have gone above and beyond to support people in the community with disabilities and their carers / supporters.’’
— Member, Basingstoke
Contact Us
The Disability Forum is an organisation of and for disabled people. We want to be the voice of the local disabled community, helping you access support, share concerns or compliments about existing or upcoming local facilities, and making sure disability issues are heard in every corner of the local community. We also run several groups and clubs on a rotating basis, and bring local services together at the Community Cafe.
Please drop our friendly team a message or contact us below if we can help with anything at all, or feel free to come say hi if you see us out at local events.
Email
office@bddf.org.uk
Phone
01256 423869