At Disability Support, we firmly believe in the power of community, peer advocacy, and empowerment to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Information, Advice and Guidance Service. Run by disabled people, for disabled people.

Meet The Team

Many dedicated employees and volunteers are working at Disability Support!

Disability Support Services'

Disability Support works with marginalised groups to reduce and remove barriers that negatively impact independent living.

The client groups we support are:

Individuals aged 16 and over with a physical and/or sensory impairment.
People with mental ill health.
People with a learning disability.
Carers.
Parents of disabled children.
People with long-term health conditions.
Older people.
Professionals.
Other service providers.

What you will need to bring to an appointment.

Disability Related Benefits

Some form of identification.
Your medical summary from your GP.
Reports from specialists that have been sent to your GP – any evidence about how your condition affects you that you didn’t include in your PIP claim form.
A list of the aids or appliances you use – for example, hearing aids, walking stick.
Copies of recent prescriptions or a list of medication you are taking.
Occupational health assessments.
Social care needs assessments.
Education records such as a Statement of Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP).
A diary of the past few weeks to assist with evidence.

Universal Credit

Your identification details from your passport or driving licence.
Your postcode.
Your National Insurance number.
Your bank account, building society or credit union account number.
Details of your monthly rental payments.
Your landlord’s address.
Details of your savings and capital investments.
Your passport (UK or EEA accepted).
UK photo driving licence
National identity card.
Residence permit or card.
Immigration status document.
Registration or naturalisation certificate.
Details of any other benefits.

Blue Badge Completion

You will need to provide:

Proof of identity.
Proof of address.
A recent head-and-shoulders digital photo.
Your National Insurance number.
Contact details (phone number, email and postal address).

To prove your identity, you can provide a copy of either:

Birth or adoption certificate.
Passport.
Driving licence.
Marriage or civil partnership certificate.
Divorce or dissolution certificate.

To prove your address, you can provide a copy of either:

A recent council tax bill.
A recent letter from a government department such as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Driving licence.
A recent letter from a school (if you are under 16).

Also required

Medical evidence.
Patient summary.
List of medications.
PIP award notice.
DLA award Notice.
Attendance allowance award notice.
Recent passport-size photo.

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Upcoming Events

Disability Support Events

Weekly Tuesday coffee morning

Every Tuesday morning, our benefits advisor and manager for Disability Support, Sue, attends a coffee morning in Sneinton Dale for some coffee, a catch-up, and some benefits advice; however, for a formal full-length benefits advice session, contact Disability Support for an appointment with Sue or another advisor.

From 10 am to 12 pm at the Sneinton Dale Centre.

Sneinton Dale for a cup of coffee and a catch-up.

Have a chat and meet new people.

You can be as engaged as you want; be comfortable.

Weekly Wednesday social Group - Closed ATM

Every Wednesday, Disability Support holds an adult social group for people with disabilities to have some time to socialised with a diverse group of people.

From 10 am to 12 pm at the Old Basford Community Centre.

All ages are accepted.

Join us for a drink and a catch up.

There are games available.

Have a chat and meet new people.

You can be as engaged as you want, be comfortable.

Any donations are welcomed through the day.

Bi-weekly Friday Pre-onset Dementia Support Group

Every other Friday, Disability Support holds a Dementia and Support Hub for anyone of working age living with Dementia.

From 12 pm to 2 pm at the Old Basford Community Centre.

There are no set schedules or activities.