*NOTE* The information on this page is intended as a GUIDE to give you some idea of what you MIGHT be able to claim.
Benefits and criteria often change so use the contact details and websites below to find out what you can claim.
Come and see us for some friendly advice
At your Local Connexions Centre you can make an appointment to see a Personal Adviser who can give you advice and guidance on this subject and many more. You can also contact us online to ask a question and receive a reply. To contact us online CLICK HERE.
Connexions can offer advice and guidance to people who have a disability up to the age of 25. We have specialist advisors who will be happy to meet with you and discuss your needs.
 *New Leaflet* The Disability Rights Commision have produced a very useful leaflet called "Disability Employment Rights". This is in PDF format and can be viewed by clicking here.
Where to Get Help and More Information
Below are some contact numbers and website links to organisations that can offer support, information and advice.
Disability North: Information and advice on all aspects of disability for disabled people, their families and carers. Disability North also provide Welfare Rights advice including representation and advocacy.
Tel: 0191 284 0480, Fax: 0191 213 0910, Minicom VII: 2857261
Open Mon and Fri. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, Tues, Wed, Thurs 10.00 am – 1.00 pm.
email: reception@disabilitynorth.org.uk.
South Tyneside Council on Disabilities is the longest established disability advice service in the borough. South Tyneside Council on Disabilities provide confidential advice to disabled people, their carers or representatives.
Tel: (0191) 454 9707 or call in at 25-27 Flagg Court, South Shields, NE33 2LS.
Open Monday to Friday 9am – 3pm. Radar keys available for sale at office.
email: stcod@lineone.net.
BLISS=ABILITY, The Disability Information Bureau. Formed in 1995 as an initial information source for disabled people, their families and carers.
Tel/Minicom 0191 427 1666. Fax 0191 426 1667.
email: enquiries@blissability.co.uk.
Write to: Bliss=Ability, Unit 9-11, Warn Street, South Shields. NE33 4EB.
Attendance Allowance/Disability Living Allowance:
Regional Disability Benefit Centre
Arden House, Regent Centre
Regent Farm Road, Gosforth
Newcastle NE3 3JN
Tel: 0191 223 3000, Textphone: 0191 223 3059, Fax: 0191 223 3099
 Shaw Trust is a national charity that provides training and work opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the workplace due to disability, ill health or other social circumstances. Visit www.shaw-trust.org.uk or call them FREE on 0800 085 1001.
This site is designed for children and young people living in Sunderland who are disabled, have special educational needs, or a long term health condition.
It is also a useful resource for the professionals working with them. Visit the site at www.sncwd.org.uk.
 This link takes you to the A to Z of benefits with useful contact numbers where appropriate. Visit www.dwp.gov.uk/contact-us/contact-a-z.
 Information about benefits and services you may be able to get and how to apply, including forms you can download. Visit this website at www.dss.gov.uk.
The place to turn to for the latest and widest range of public service information is www.direct.gov.uk.
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