FightBack4Justice

A non profit Community Interest Company who offer assistance in completing Disability Benefits forms:

ESA (Employment Support Allowance)

PIP (Personal Independence Payment)

DLA (Disability Living Allowance)

AA (Attendance Allowance)

On the network you will be able to access template letters, hints and tips as well as in-depth articles

buddy system and advocacy service.

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The Encephalitis Society

The Encephalitis Society provides information and support to people worldwide affected by encephalitis.
Mental Health Carers Group Southampton East August

Run by carers and family members of those affected by mental illness in association with Rethink. Meet on the second Tuesday of every month 6.30pm-8.30pm at Sholing Baptist Church, 104 Middle Rd, Southampton SO19 8FS
Global Disability Summit 2018

On 24 July 2018 the UK government will co-host its first ever Global Disability Summit with the International Disability Alliance and the Government of Kenya at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London and will bring together more than 700 delegates from governments, donors, private sector organisations, charities and organisations of persons with disabilities.
Community Peer Navigators

Live in the Bitterne, Thornhilll, Harefield or Townhill areas? Need wellbeing support but not sure where to go? Solent Mind's team of community peer navigators can work with you to find out what support you need to improve your mental wellbeing, and help you to access it.

Changes to benefits from April 2018

Welfare and pension reforms effective from April 2018
Ombudsman Services

If you have an unresolved consumer complaint this service may be able to help.
tEC advice leaflets

Advice leaflets include energy price comparison guide, top tips for cheaper energy bills, preventing condensation, draught proofing, warm home discount and many more.
The Environment Centre Guide for Energy Comparison

With recent energy price hike's announced here is tEC's guide for energy price comparison and switching
Carers Allowance increase in April 2018

Benefit rates for disability benefits and premiums, Carer’s Allowance, and all carer’s elements and premiums will increase in April 2018.
Pension Wise

Pension Wise provide free and impartial government guidance about your defined contribution pension options
DWP Home Visit Assessments

A home visit can be arranged when there is medical evidence confirming a person cannot leave their home to attend an Assessment Centre to verify eligibility for some statutory entitlements. Assistance with form filling is also available.
Thrifty Lesley

Ideas for great food on a budget plus ways to save money
Skint Dad

Multi-award winning money blogger Ricky Willis shares knowledge and resources you need to be financially better off.
CarerSmart

Carersmart facilitates offers, benefits and discounts available exclusively for carers and people with care needs.