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Helpline: 01772 558 863

There are a number of ways to contact Disability Equality North West. To help you get to the right person or team, please choose a service from below:

Independent Living Advice

Lancashire Independent Living Service (LILS)

Advice and support for those receiving a Direct Payment for their social care.

Contact LILS

Information & Advice Service

Help with welfare rights, benefits, advice on form-filling, access to services and practical help.

Contact I&AS

Supported Banking Service

Supported banking service for those receiving a Direct Payment for their social care.

Help with welfare rights, benefits, form-filling, access to services and practical help.

Contact MAS

Hate Crime Support & Action

Third Party Reporting Centre

A community based approach to supporting victims of disability hate crime incidents and those who are most vulnerable. Assistance to report those incidents,

Contact Hate Crime

CoronaVirus Advice

Information of CoronaVirus

For general information on CoronaVirus check out https://disabilitypositive.org/coronavirus-covid-19/

Please note this information is general, if you require information more specific to Lancashire please contact Disability equality on: 01772 558863 or hello@disabilty-equality.org.uk

 

Chief Executive Officer

Contact our Chief Executive Office

Contact our CEO

DENW Office Manager

Contact DENW Office Manager

Contact Office Manager

General Enquiries

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    We're furthering the rights of Disabled people across the North West

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    Our Services

    Welcome to Disability Equality NW – a disabled people’s organisation. Find out what we do and how we can help or support you…

    Lancashire Independent Living Service (LILS)

    Advice and support for those receiving a Direct Payment for their social care.

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    Information & Advice Service

    Help with welfare rights, benefits, advice on form-filling, access to services and practical help.
    If you are a Preston resident living with MS, and would like help with benefits, please get in touch!’ 

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    Hate Crime Support Services

    Find out more about our Hate Crime services – including Hate Crime Reporting, our Third Party Reporting Centre, Hate Crime Awareness Campaigns and Training.

    You can contact the Hate Crime Team by phone 01772-558863 Option 2, by text 07841017472 or email hatecrime@disability-equality.org.uk

    Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 9.30am – 4pm

    Always contact the police in an emergency or report it on line www.report-it.org.uk 

    Supported Banking Service

    Supported banking service for those receiving a Direct Payment for their social care.

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