Disability North Presentation.pptx introduction

Service Team Manager

1. An Introduction to Disability North Keith Moore – Service Team Manager Disability North

2. Session Aims: A brief history Disability North Services Questions

3. Our Mission “Disability North aims to promote inclusion, independence and choice for disabled people” We promote the social model of disability. Our Vision “To be the best resource on disability in the North”

4. A brief history Origins – Newcastle Council for the Disabled Registered Charity User led organisation that works to promote disability awareness, equality and inclusion Services available to anyone

5. Benefits Free, confidential and independent service offering advice, information and support including: Appointment system Benefit checks Completion of benefit forms Benefit appeals

6. Benefits Employment and Support Allowance Disability Living Allowance Personal Independence Payments Attendance Allowance Carer’s Allowance Universal Credit

7. Appeals Mandatory reconsideration Evidence Written submission Representation at tribunal

8. Independent Living Provide free independent information and advice relating to assistive equipment, housing adaptations, access and mobility, rights and services and all aspects of independent living Display areas Appointment system for demonstrations areas

9. Independent living Demonstration equipment includes: Scooters, wheelchairs and walking equipment Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen Toilet facilities Stairlifts Through floor lift

10. Independent living

11. Independent living

12. Accessible Room Hire

13. Direct Payments Support Service Provide a free, independent and confidential service to disabled people living in Newcastle upon Tyne, who are considering or receiving Direct Payments Provide information, advice, support and training

14. Disability North Payroll Service The Disability North Payroll Service is dedicated to meeting all an employers payroll needs. We provide two payroll services – Standard and Payroll Plus (For Direct Payment Service Users)

15. Personal Assistant Training Training from Angie Stewart, Engagement and Inclusion Lead at Disability North Angie has Over 25 years experience managing Personal Assistants Explains the role of Personal Assistant ( PA) Information on the different Types of PA Training has a focus on real life experiences Conducted at Disability North and Newcastle College.

16. Personal Assistant Training

17. Fundraising Organise and provide information on forthcoming: Training Events Hire out facilities at Disability North

18. Tenants Kare Plus Newcastle: Age UK A Time 2 Talk Liveasy

19. Thank you for listening Any Questions? Disability North, The Dene Centre, Castle Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 1PH. Tel: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. TextDirect : 188001 01912840480. Email: [email protected] www.disabilitynorth.org.uk