This is the most useful reference I've found for EC (mostly also EAT) services:
 
http://www.pasa.nhs.uk/eat/map/
 
and the communication matters site for AAC (mostly also EAT!) services:
 
http://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/Resources/AAC_Centres/aac_centres.html

Cheers

Simon

Clinical Scientist
ACT
0121 627 1627 ex 53245

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The Assessment Centres who join the Quality Assurance Framework keep statistics on the number of students they see for their study needs assessments which may include AT. - These are sent into the Central Administrative Office in Manchester as part of the requirements set up through the DFES over the last few years.  The National Network of Assessment Centres URL is http://www.nnac.org/ 
 
Hope that provides a very small wedge of the pie.
 

Best Wishes E.A.

Mrs E.A. Draffan
Assistive Technologist
Mobile: 07976 289103
http://www.emptech.info

 

From: A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Aidan Parr
Sent: 02 August 2005 15:30
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Subject: Census of AT use and users?

Hello all,
 
I wondered if anyone knows if any statistics are kept on AT-specific services? The National Statistics Office used to keep a record of 'Disability Equipment' but this ceased in 1997. Perhaps different areas of AT keep their own particular statistics on how many users they support, but I haven't found anything yet as such.
 
It does seem a bit odd that we're serving a significant population and it seems we don't know how many of them there are or how many of them have received equipment...
 
I'd be very grateful for any suggestions!
 
Thanks,
 
Aidan.
 
 
Aidan Parr
Information Officer
FAST - Foundation for Assistive Technology
12 City Forum
250 City Road
London EC1V 8AF
 
Tel:   +44 (0) 20 7253 3303
Fax:  +44 (0) 20 7253 5990
 
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