ABOUT US

WHO ARE WE?

BDDA is a self-help disability charity established over 40 years ago with more than 2,500 registered members. We provide a wide range of activities and services in our accessible centre in Barrow-in-Furness

HOW WE HELP

Disablement Advice & Benefits Service
Community Learning & Skills
Disability Access Advice
Volunteering
Social Activities
Short-term Wheelchair Loan Service

INDUSTRIAL HISTORY

Barrow is a close-knit community with a history of shipbuilding and other industries. The industrial history has contributed to medical problems such as Asbestosis, Industrial Deafness, Mesothelioma and many more.

DID YOU KNOW?

According to the Population Census 2011, Barrow has a population of 66,269 of which 24.8% have a disability or long-standing medical condition that greatly affects their lives. The national average is just 10%-12%