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| The universal credit migration? Unsure? Contact Hello@disability-equality.org.uk & request factsheet. Unsure of the new payslip system, contact payroll anne@disability.positive.org |
| If you are currently getting a benefit or tax credit that is ending you will be asked to make a new claim |
| Using our payroll service? |
| Payroll (Disability Positive) are rolling out new Bright Pay system where you can log on & obtain your own payslips https://www.brightpay.co.uk/
Bright Pay allows you to access your payslips by logging onto the system – if you have any questions please contact your payroll advisor who will be able to help you.
Unsure of your budget? Get in touch with your Supported Banking account manager.
Know your budget, but unsure how to calculate how many hours your PA can work? Get in touch with Lancashire Independent Living Services (LILS).
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| Unsure of the benefit Changes?
Unsure if the Universal credit migration affects you??
Request Universal credit migration fact sheet by emailing Hello@disability-equality.org.uk
or contact:
Disability Equality on 01772 558863, selecting option 4 for General Advice.
Preston City Council Welfare rights team 01772 906363
or email welfarebenefits@preston.gov.uk
or call citizens advice 01772 700468.
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| Supported Banking and Changes to PIP |
| Many people will be aware of the recent proposals, from the previous government, to make changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP). There has been a massive response to the Modernising Support Green Paper, Stephen Timms, the DWP minister for disability has revealed.
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| Whilst the current government is still not offering any certainty that the proposal to replace PIP cash payments with vouchers will be dropped, they do seem to be distancing themselves from the Conservative’s proposals.
A large number of charities and organisations consider the proposals unfit for its purported purpose and recommends any future proposals for reform should be done in full consultation with disabled people and the organisations that represent them. It is hoped that the new government will take this on board and approach any reform in an inclusive and holistic manner.’
Many voices completely oppose the proposal to change PIP from being a cash-based, non-means-tested benefit, as disabled people should have choice and control over their lives
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| The paper fails to acknowledge the current strain that both the NHS and social care are under – if problems here were addressed then it could help address the recent rapid increase in the number of PIP claims The paper sits at odds with the Health and Disability White Paper which puts PIP as the central measure of disability for means-tested benefit Health and Disability White Paper PIP is a qualifying benefit for carer’s allowance and for disabled students and the paper fails to address how this would be dealt with – any reform must be done holistically. |
| Would you like your Supported Bank Account, Bank Statement emailed? |
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Please ensure we have your email address if you have one as DENW is continuing its movement to being digital as much as possible, if you would like a monthly bank statement sending via email please ask us |
| Volunteers’ Week 2024 Thank you to our Volunteers, Trustees, Staff and the Mayor for attending this year’s Volunteers’ Week event with DENW, hosted by Mel, our CEO, and Philip, the latest Mayor of Preston, this occasion was a close-knit celebration of all of the dedication showed to championing disabled persons and living lives independently to the full. This included a Certificate Presentation, speeches from Mel and Philip, followed by brews and a light buffet. In addition to this year’s Volunteers’ Week celebrations, we have a section of website to celebrate our volunteers, and share volunteering information https://disability-equality.org.uk/about-us/volunteer/
Other events:
https://www.visitpreston.com/
Email: safetyfirst@disability-equality.org.uk
Textphone/SMS: 07841 017472
Telephone: 01772 558863 (option 2)
You can find further information about local events by also visiting: https://prestoncn.org/or https://www.visitpreston.com/
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| Monthly Monday Walks
Date of Event: 12th August 2024
Time of Event 2pm – 3.30pm
Venue of Event: Avenham Park, Preston
Date of Event: 9th September 2024
Time of Event: 2pm – 3.30pm
Venue of Event: Avenham Park, Preston
Friendship Fridays
Date of Event: Every Friday
Time of Event: 1pm – 3pm
Venue of Event: Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2NL
Beverages & hot meals are provided.
Try the train with com rail & DENW
Dates: 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sept & 12 Sept
Time of Event: 12pm onwards.
Please contact matthew@disability-equality.org.uk to register. This will be an opportunity to build confidence in rail travel. |
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| Would you like to become a member of Disability Equality NW? There is no charge to become a member. |
| Are you feeling anxious, unsafe or
lonely? |
| Tel: 01772 558863 (Option 2) |
| Member benefits; Get regular updates, receive event invites, access our services, get voting rights, and the opportunity to join the board. |
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