Advice and Advocacy: Your Path to Independence
Struggling to overcome barriers? Our small yet experienced team offers specialist advocacy support to Disabled People throughout our region. Because our service is funded by various sources, there's no cost to you for the advocacy you need.
At Active Independence, we offer two distinct but complementary services to help Disabled people lead independent lives.
Advice
Advice is for when you need to know something. We provide clear information and signposting on a wide range of issues that affect Disabled people's independence. Whether it's about benefits, housing, equipment, or transport, we can help you find the answers you need.
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Benefits
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Equipment
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Healthcare
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Employment
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and much more
Advocacy
Advocacy is for when you need support to do something.
This service provides direct assistance when you need a voice or support in navigating complex situations. From getting a Blue Badge to representing your case in challenging circumstances, our aim is to empower you to get from where you are to where you need to be.
Our advocates tailor their support to your specific needs, ensuring you have the backing to achieve your goals.
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Form filling
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Meetings
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Benefit appeals
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Tribunals
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Much more
We Talk From Experience
Active Independence is a Disabled Person's User Led Organisation. This means our project is managed by Disabled people, for Disabled people. We truly understand the challenges you face because we've experienced them ourselves.
We have personal experience with various barriers, including:
- Social
- Environmental
- Political
- Financial
Our team knows the ins and outs of:
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Other Disability Welfare entitlements
- Personal Health Budgets
- Direct Payments
- Being an Individual Employer of PAs
- And other essential services like Housing, Information, Equipment, and Transport.
The Active Independence team has been there and we've "got the T-shirts." Our goal is to use our experience to support you on your journey.