The #Disability Advice Project provides independent, accurate advice and advocacy on #welfare rights matters to #disabled people. their families and carers.

South East Wales
Joined November 2011
Our team can help you with benefits, support for carers, housing, work and access issues. For more information and to book an appointment call us on 01633 485865 or email [email protected]
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📢A campaigning win! Following months of uncertainty, Welsh Government has announced that there will be no increase in the maximum weekly charge for adult non-residential social care as proposed. 1/3 gov.wales/written-statement-…
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Some of our dedicated team members from DAP will be at the event, ready to share information about the additional support your child can access. Please stop by and say hello👋
Worried about your child's development? Don't miss our incredible Early Years support event on Thursday 6 July, 4pm-7pm at Cwmbran Integrated Children's Centre – NP44 7LE. Find out support is available for children with emerging and additional needs in Torfaen.
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A reminder that our annual conference this year will take place on: 6 November in Llandudno Junction 13 November in Swansea 'A day in my life' will explore the opportunities and barriers that people with a learning disability live every day. ldw.org.uk/event/annual-conf…
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Torfaen Access Forum members met with Chris Wyatt Canal Co-Coordinator today to assist with places for additional benches at Five Locks canal basin. Places to rest are so important, Access to green spaces and the canal have been discussed at our formal meetings
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Here's a look ahead to our upcoming me time sessions 🔭 Book your free space and join from wherever is most convenient, all you need is connectivity! buff.ly/48KUdFp
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A new report on the work capability assessment has posed crucial questions for the new government on whether to scrap the test or improve it, just four days after Labour came to power in a landslide election victory. buff.ly/3XYI2mg
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We have gathered together easy read resources to help people with a learning disability to vote in the general election on 4 July. The resources include guides to voting and easy read versions of the main political parties’ manifestos. ldw.org.uk/uk-general-electi… #LDWeek24
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Today we are launching Older Not Colder! A new Wales-wide service that will support older people to keep their homes warm and their energy bills down. Made possible by @WWUtilities. Here’s how the service will help… 🧵(1/5)
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Social care is important, yet none of the parties are talking about providing support for independent living for Disabled citizens. Ask your candidates whether they back increased funding for social care. Point them to: Manifesto | DPO Forum Manifesto (disabledpeoplesmanifesto.com)
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Have you been affected by the carer’s allowance overpayment scandal? @GoodLawProject would like to know, they are trying to build a legal case! You can contact them via their online form here: goodlawproject.org/about/con… Please read & share the below statement for essential info 👇
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The cost-of-living crisis is a worry for a lot of people in Wales. Find out what support is available to you and claim what’s yours: gov.wales/heretohelp Or call Advicelink Cymru for free on 0808 250 5700.
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Make sure you have your say on plans to increase the cap on care charges in Wales. The consultation runs until 13 May and @DisabilityWales are holding a focus group on 10 April for people to share their views. You can respond to the consultation here: gov.wales/raising-weekly-max…
🗓Focus group. Join us to have your say on Welsh Government proposals to raise the maximum weekly charge for adult non-residential care and support. Your views & experiences will feed into our consultation response. When? Wed 10 April at 2pm. Register: hdlne.me/https://www.eventbr…
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Important. Do you know (or are you) an ill or disabled person of state pension age? Up to 1.1m people are missing out on a NON-MEANS tested min £3,500 a year Attendance Allowance.   Pls watch & spread word. Courtesy of @itvMLshow
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We’ve teamed up with @Shelter to create accessible resources on housing. These resources can be used by people with a learning disability, their families and carers accessing our website or calling our Learning Disability Helpline. Visit our website: mencap.org.uk/advice-and-sup…
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The cost-of-living crisis is significantly more complex than just the rising cost of bills. Our 'Barely Surviving' report addresses some of these other costs, such as the cost of transport, food, and leisure activities, and the impact on disabled people. disabilitywales.org/report-l…
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Today, on World Cancer Day, we stress the importance of attending regular check-ups or appointments. We have Detailed Access Guides for hospitals and clinics across the UK to help plan your appointments. Take a look here: accessable.co.uk/searches?qu… #KnowMoreGoMore #WorldCancerDay
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Last few spaces in February! Talk through how you are feeling and gain back control over your wellbeing! 6 weeks FREE supported self-help! DM, email or call our friendly team! [email protected] 01873 858275
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For all Young Carers in Gwent, we have a brilliant group running every Monday at the Hub in Pontypool. Join us for fun activities, games, crafts, refreshments and even a quiet space to revise! @1CareCollective #youngcarers #activities #safespace #GwentHub #Monday
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It's #TimeToTalkDay ..we are just leaving this here⬇️
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"Now the Government quietly drops the energy social tariff while @ofgem resurrect Pre-payment meter forced installation, what next for Disabled people living in the dark?" New piece from Policy officer Dan White 👇 disabilityrightsuk.org/news/…
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