About the service
Service Description:Free advice at the Council House:
Disability Direct is now providing a free advice and form filling service to disabled people at Derby City Councils, Council House.
The charitys free drop-in information service at the Council House, offers advice and signposting for disabled people in Derby, their families, friends, carers and professionals, on a range of issues including equipment, adaptions, holidays, home support, respite, transport, sport, disability discrimination, activities and carers rights.
Disability Directs services also include a free welfare rights and form filling service for disabled people and their families who are residents of Derby. Appointments are available at the Council House to discuss and complete paperwork for the Disability Learning Allowance, Carers Allowance, Attendance Allowance and Employment Support Allowance, alongside benefits checks. To book an appointment telephone 01332 299449.
The services, available at the Council House Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, are managed by members of Disability Directs expert team, including its Information Officer and Assistant, BME Officers, Disability Discrimination Officer, Personal Assistant Register Coordinator, Welfare Rights and Benefits Officer, Carers Support Worker and Safe and Well Project Coordinator.
SEND support
Referral Criteria:Self Referral
Facilities:- Accessable Toilets
- Car Parking
- Facilities For Blind And Partially Sighted
- Facilities For Deaf People
- Level/ramped Entrance
- Lift Available Inside
- Steps Inside
Provider Links:Not Available