WHAT WE DO 

The following are just a few of the areas that we cover.  If the subject you are interested in is not listed, please contact us and our volunteers are always willing to help find the information you need.

Welfare Benefits

We can provide computer-assisted benefits checks, advice and form-filling, fully tailored to individual needs.

Tribunal Representation

We provide representation at welfare benefits, local authority and Inland Revenue & Customs tribunals.  There is also opportunity for video conferencing.

Community Care

We can give information on paying for home care, the Independent Living Fund and Direct Payments and refer to the relevant agencies as appropriate.

Organisations

We have contact names and addresses for a wide range of organisations, local, regional and national, who are specialised in all areas of disability.

Equipment

We provide information on suppliers dealing with disability equipment, places where equipment can be tried out and the availability for hire.

Mobility

If you need to know about the Blue Badge Scheme, the Motability Scheme, accessible transport or any mobility issue that can help you plan your journey, we have information that can help.

Leisure

The Helpline keeps up-to-date records of the many clubs, societies and organisations for disabled people and their carers, locally and nationally.

Holiday Information

We hold up-to-date information on organisations that arrange travel insurance and accessible holidays for disabled people and their carers.

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