Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC)
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Who we are:
RiDC (formerly Ricability) is the trading name of the national research charity Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC)
What we do:
We focus specifically on issues of concern to disabled and older consumers.
RiDC was founded through the Consumers Association, publishers of Which?, but is now an independent charity.
With grant funding we research and publish free consumer reports based on our research that provide practical information needed by disabled and older consumers on:
- Mobility
- Adaptations to the home
- Technology
Our free guides can be downloaded or posted and includes advice on:
- car buying
- transferring into and out of the car
- postural support
- medical equipment
- help keeping children with learning disabilities safe and secure
We also carry out commissioned research work with manufacturers, service providers, regulators and policy makers to improve products and services. Our aim is to increase their awareness of the needs of disabled and older consumers through specialist:
- Consumer research
- Consultancy
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Who to contact
- Telephone
- 020 7427 2460 020 7427 2460
- mail@ridc.org.uk
- Website
- www.ridc.org.uk/
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Where to go
- Address
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Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC)
Ground floor, Unit 10, Blenheim Court
62 Brewery Road
London - Postcode
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N7 9NY
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- Session Information
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Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Other details
- What to do if you have a complaint
Phone 020 7427 2460 or email mail@rica.org.uk
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No
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