Advocacy
Citizens Advice Bureau
40 - 42 Broadway
Bracknell
RG12 1AG
The CAB can provide up to date advice about a variety of issues,
including welfare benefits, employment, financial matters and appeal
procedures. All services, including representation at tribunals
and appeals, are free of charge.
Opening Hours:
| Drop In: |
Mon – Thurs 10am–12.30pm, Sat 10am–12pm |
| Appointment only: |
Mon, Tues and Thurs 1pm–4pm |
| Tel: |
Mon, Tues and Thurs 10am–4pm, Wed 10am–12.30pm |
Disability
Alliance
Universal House
88 - 94 Wentworth Street
London
E1 7SA
Disability Alliance is committed to breaking the link between
disability and poverty. It provides information on benefits
through publications and free fact-sheets and briefings (see Publications section
for details). It campaigns for improvements to the social
security system.
Disability
Law Service
39 - 45 Cavell Street
London
E1 2BP
This service comprises solicitors, advisers and trained volunteers
who provide free, up-to-date and confidential legal advice to disabled
people, their families and carers. The areas covered include
employment matters, post 16 education, community care issues, consumer
contracts and benefits in the Greater London Area.
Equality
and Human Rights Commission (formerly Disability Rights Commission)
Equality and Human Rights Commission Disability Helpline
Freepost MID02164
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 9BR
The Equality and Human Rights Commission champions equality and
human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce
inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring
that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society. The
Equality and Human Rights Commission replaces the three former
equality commissions: the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE),
the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) and the Equal Opportunities
Commission (EOC). The new commission also takes on responsibility
for the other aspects of equality: age, sexual orientation and
religion or belief, as well as human rights. Note that other
aspects are dealt with at different offices - visit the website
or call the number above for details
The Equality and Human Rights Commission acts not only for the
disadvantaged, but for everyone in society, and can use its new
enforcement powers where necessary to guarantee people's equality. It
also has a mandate to promote understanding of the Human Rights
Act.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is a non-departmental
public body (NDPB) established under the Equality Act 2006 - accountable
for its public funds, but independent of government.
Services previously offered by the Disability Rights Commission
are offered by the Equality and Human Rights Commission and there
are a wide range of publications on the website.
Global Mediation Ltd (SEN)
See entry in Education
- non-statutory.
Independent Panel for Special Education Advice
See entry in Education
- non-statutory.
Network 81
See entry in Education
- non-statutory.
Parents for Inclusion Helpline
See entry in Education
- non-statutory.
Parent Partnership Service
See entry in Education
- statutory.
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