Brighton and Hove Disability Advice Centre is an independent service for anyone who requires information and advice about disability related matters. It is a service for disabled people of all ages, living or working in Brighton and Hove, with either visible or invisible impairments. The service is also available to anyone caring for or assisting a disabled person, or for workers in related fields. The Centre is fully accessible, small and friendly. It is staffed by trained volunteers (many of whom have personal experience of disability). We are accredited with the Community Legal Service General Level Advice Quality Mark.
We also offer:
- Information, e.g. newsletters, leaflets, a database on financial benefits, health care services, equipment, etc., etc.
- Free, impartial, confidential advice on a wide range of disability matters. If you need specialist or legal advice we can point you in the right direction.
- A Telephone Appointment Service. Callers may visit the Centre during opening hours, but if your problem is complicated you may need an appointment on another day. We can make a home visits if necessary.
- Help with filling in forms, such as Benefits Claim Forms e.g. Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance, and Employment Support Allowance/ Incapacity Benefit. We can advise on appeals for such benefits, but are unable to attend hearings.
- A Support Service. This may include writing a letter to or phoning a service or organisation on your behalf, or helping you to present your case in some way.
DONT STRUGGLE ON ALONE - WE ARE HERE TO HELP !
OPEN: Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
ADDRESS: Montague House, Montague Place, Brighton BN2 1JE
TELEPHONE: 01273 296747
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DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE - COULD YOU QUALIFY ?
Many of the 40,000 disabled people in Brighton Hove could be entitled to DLA - despite suggestions to the contrary in parts of the media central government. DLA is a tax-free payment towards the extra costs of being substantially disabled, whether or not you are on a low income, or in paid work or not. Contact us for more details. We can help with making a successful claim, and visit at home if necessary. We also give talks to local groups.
Fire Home Safety Visit
East Sussex Fire Rescue Service can provide advice and free smoke alarms for people with sight, hearing or mobility impairments in Brighton Hove. They can visit, by appointment, the homes of people at risk of accidental fires, to discuss individual fire safety concerns. We can also check, supply and fit working 10-year smoke alarms. For more details, please view this flyer
You want more detailed information?
For Factsheets on Discrimination, Employment, Community Care for disabled people, go to the Disability Law Service website: http://www.dls.org.uk/advice/factsheet/factsheets_download.html
For Factsheets on Financial/ Welfare Benefits, etc.,go to the Disability Alliance: http://www.disabilityalliance.org/fact.htm#Alphabetical
Details of other local independent Advice Centres, e.g. for debt or housing problems: http://www.advicebrighton-hove.org.uk/Site/Getting_Advice.html
Or go to our Guides and Links webpage.
Volunteering!
Volunteer Opportunities do exist within various areas of the organisation. If you're interested please download the volunteer application form below or contact us on 01273 292747. Alternatively, you can email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
If you would like detailed information on any of the Volunteer Opportunities we have available please see the Volunteer Opportunities section on our website. It would be great to hear from you.
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