Assistance Dogs UK
Assistance Dogs UK (ADUK) is coalition of assistance dogs’ organisations that have been accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI) or International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF).
All ADUK members believe in, and work towards, the highest standards-based training, support and welfare. Click here to view the ADI standards.
ADUK currently has 14 accredited members and five candidate members who work together to share knowledge, expertise and skills to identify best practice and achieve it together.
As members of ADUK, our collective priorities include:
- providing education and awareness raising
- producing resources and guides
- providing training
- campaigning for better access for assistance dog users
- developing and participating in research and evidence
- sharing good practice
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celebrating and promoting the benefits of a standards-based approach to assistance dog training and welfare.
Did you know?
- ADUK has eight working groups made up of individuals from across the membership, exploring themes from access to volunteer engagement and policy.
- ADUK run a knowledge sharing programme for all members, led by ADUK and key members, to share information on a variety of topics from canine nutrition, to creating accessible word document and access legislation.
- ADUK have a team of five staff members with specialist roles which include learning and education, policy and campaigns, and ambassador coordination.
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ADUK create quick guides and resources, available to all to download, to support service providers, and assist employers in their understanding of their responsibilities regarding accessibility for people with assistance dogs. Click here to view ADUK resources and materials.
Latest news
- The National Ambulance Disability Network and Association of Ambulance Chief Executives has released practical guidance which helps ambulance teams uphold the highest standards of respect and safety – especially during high-pressure incidents – while recognising the vital role assistance dogs play in patient independence and wellbeing. Download the guide.
- ADUK are working with the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the only independent statutory body responsible for encouraging equality and diversity using the tools of legislation, to improve their current guidance on assistance dogs, which we believe fails to recognise the need for partnerships to be trained. Click the link to view the article: Assistance dogs: a guide for all businesses - EHRC
- ADUK are supporting the Ministry of Justice’s call for evidence on the costs associated with taking forward discrimination claims, which may be a barrier to justice if not recognised. Click the link to view the article: Costs protection for discrimination claims: Call for Evidence - GOV.UK.
- ADUK challenge the proposed renter rights bill which should make renting more accessible with a pet yet requires distinction between a pet and a working assistance dog, to ensure assistance dog partnerships are not negatively impacted. Guide to the Renters’ Rights Bill - GOV.UK
