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As a relatively new charity with limited resources, we have a range of services we are currently able to provide, and further services which will become available as we grow and increase our capabilities. To find out more about our work and the services we provide, please see our Statement of Intent.

Follow the links below for written definition of qualifying criteria and further information:

 
Friday, 01 April 2011 22:25

Access To Work

For Access To Work information, please visit the Directgov website. For Access to Work details for Northern Ireland, please visit the niderect website.
 
Friday, 01 April 2011 22:26

Blue Badge Scheme

There is information about the scheme on the Department for Transport's website. You can also view an online map of blue badge parking bays in 64 towns and cities in the UK at www.direct.gov.uk/bluebadgemap.

Information about the blue and white badge schemes in Northern Ireland is available at www.roadsni.gov.uk/index/bluebadge.htm. To apply, contact your local authority.
 
Friday, 01 April 2011 22:15

Disability Living Allowance

To claim Disability Living Allowance online or to download a form, please go to http://www.direct.gov.uk/disability-dla. In Northern Ireland you can download a claim form or claim online by going to the Department for Social Development website at www.dsdni.gov.uk.
 
Friday, 01 April 2011 22:18

The Department for Work and Pension Mobility Allowance

The DWP Mobility Allowance provides powered wheelchairs and cars to disabled people.
 
Friday, 01 April 2011 22:14

War Pensions

You can find out about the war pensions scheme in more detail in Disability Alliance's Disability Rights Handbook, available at www.disabilityalliance.org/drh36.htm. You can get claim forms for these schemes by calling the Veterans Helpline on 0800 169 2277 or you can get them from www.veterans-uk.info.
 
Friday, 01 April 2011 22:14

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

For information please contact the Veterans Agency on 0800 169 22 77 or visit their website at http://www.veterans-uk.info. Alternatively you can visit the Ministry of Defence website at www.mod.uk.
 
Friday, 01 April 2011 22:17

Carer's Allowance

You claim on form DS700 (DS700(SP) if you get a state pension). These forms are available from a Jobcentre Plus office, Pension Centre or by ringing the free Benefit Enquiry Line (0800 882200 or 0800 220674 in Northern Ireland). You can also claim carers allowance online in Great Britain at www.dwp.gov.uk/carersallowance/
 
Friday, 01 April 2011 22:18

Disabled Facilities Grant

Guidance on the scheme and information about other housing grants available in England and Wales is contained on the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) website (www.communities.gov.uk) and also on the Directgov site at www.direct.gov.uk. Guidance in Northern Ireland is available on the Northern Ireland Housing executive website (www.nihe.gov.uk).
 
Friday, 01 April 2011 22:27

The Watersure Scheme

The WaterSure scheme is intended to help if you have a water meter installed and you have difficulties paying for your water charges because you need to use a lot of water or are on a low income.

You can find information about and links to all UK water companies at www.water-guide.org.uk.