Are you aware of the financial support available to you? Many disabled individuals are eligible for benefits like Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Universal Credit, and more. Learn more here: www.dls.org.uk/.../. #CostOfLivingCrisis #DisabilitySupport #FinancialHelp #DisabilityRights

What are your biggest concerns regarding the cost of living? We have created a guide to help disabled people navigate the cost of living crisis. www.dls.org.uk/free-advice/online-advice/how-disabled-people-can-manage-the-cost-of-living-crisis/ #CostOfLivingCrisis #FinancialHelp

Ask your MP to vote against benefit cuts. You have the opportunity to influence their vote. #benefits #government #benefitcuts #influence #justice #MP #againstbenefitcuts campaigns.scope.org.uk/page/172856/...

Teenager Kailee Kember-Brown, a wheelchair user, says she has so far applied for more than 40 jobs without success. Kailee, from Dover, in Kent, is currently entitled to a top-up to her Universal Credit income because of her disability. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We are proud to be taking part in the 2025 #LondonLegalWalk again on the 17th of June, an event that raises funds for hundreds of legal advice charities just like us. To sponsor us – please visit our fundraising page - londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/disabilit...

Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance, paragraph 83, states: "where particular needs are identified at any stage of the assessment, social workers should not wait until the assessment reaches a conclusion before commissioning services to support the child". #socialcare

We are proud to be taking part in the 2025 #LondonLegalWalk again on the 17th of June, an event that raises funds for hundreds of legal advice charities just like us. To sponsor us – please visit our fundraising page - londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/disabilit...

An Army veteran who has spent 13 years on a waiting list for social housing has said the uncertainty has had a "big impact" on his mental health. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

More than 40 Labour MPs have warned the prime minister that planned disability cuts are “impossible to support” and have called for a pause and change in direction. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Do you need advice on welfare benefits? We have a team of advisers who can provide advice on the phone or via email. Phone - 0207 791 9800 - option 5 Email - [email protected] #benefits #advice

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek celebrates community, together for good mental health. Communities connect, support, and give us a sense of belonging and purpose. We all need community - what's yours? #ThisIsMyCommunity

We are proud to be taking part in the 2025 #LondonLegalWalk again on the 17th of June, an event that raises funds for hundreds of legal advice charities just like us. To sponsor us – please visit our fundraising page - londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/disabilit...

Ministers have no idea how much impact their cuts to disabled people’s benefits will have on levels of disability poverty, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has admitted. #dwp #benefits www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ministers-ar...

Priority seats on London's buses and Underground will be more clearly labelled, Transport for London (TfL) has said. Seb Dance, deputy mayor for transport, is also asking Londoners to offer their seat to "those who may need it more than them". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Congratulations to those who ran the #londonmarathon yesterday, and especially to our runners, James, Bruno, Lottie, Michelle and Ambrose and the rest of our runners, who took part. There is still time to #donate to our organisation and our runners here - justgiving.com/dls/Donate

Introducing James, one of the exceptional runners representing DLS at the #LondonMarathon. Motivated by a passion for fairness & equity, James is raising funds to ensure vulnerable people have legal support. Support James and DLS by donating here: justgiving.com/dls/Donate/

Meet Bruno, one of the 12 inspiring individuals running the #LondonMarathon 2025 for DLS! Driven by a deep passion for providing free access to the law for people facing social and economic disadvantage. Support Bruno and DLS by donating here: justgiving.com/dls/Donate/

Meet Lottie, one of our amazing #TeamDLS runners taking on the #LondonMarathon 2025! They’re running to raise vital funds for Disability Law Service – empowering Disabled people with free legal advice and support. Support Lottie and DLS by donating here: justgiving.com/dls/Donate/

Say hello to Michelle! They’re lacing up for 26.2 miles to support Disability Law Service this year. Support Michelle and DLS by donating here: www.justgiving.com/dls/Donate/ For more info about our fantastic runners visit: www.dls.org.uk/meet-dlss-2025-london-marathon-runners/

Introducing Ambrose – one of the 12 inspiring individuals running the #LondonMarathon 2025 for DLS! They’re passionate about equal access to justice, and we’re so grateful for their support. Support Ambrose and DLS by donating here: justgiving.com/dls/Donate/ #RunForJustice

We are proud to be taking part in the 2025 #LondonLegalWalk on the 17th of June, an event that raises funds for hundreds of legal advice charities just like us. Your support ensures we can continue to fight for equality, dignity, and justice. londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/disabilit...

Meet Lottie, one of our amazing #TeamDLS runners taking on the #LondonMarathon 2025! They’re running to raise vital funds for Disability Law Service – empowering Disabled people with free legal advice and support. Support Lottie and DLS by donating here: justgiving.com/dls/Donate/

The body of a disabled man was found in his flat in distressing, squalid conditions, just weeks after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) wrongly removed his disability benefits because he had failed to return a claim form. www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-man...

It has been seven months since Aliza was lying on the ground, unable to feel her legs, having just fallen off a horse. Not only is Aliza now walking again - she is back riding horses. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Despite an ongoing independent review, the number of Carer’s Allowance overpayments has grown by 9,000 over the last nine months. We need to see urgent action by the DWP, which is why we are proud to have signed @carers-uk.bsky.social letter calling for an immediate halt to new overpayments.

Thank you to everyone who is supporting us for free on #easyfundraising. If you've not signed up yet, please join today and you can raise free donations for Disability Law Service every time you shop online this year! join.easyfundraising.org.uk/disabilityla...

Three disabled people who lost relatives as a result of past reforms to disability benefits have spoken of their horror at the Labour government’s plans to cut billions of pounds from the system. #government #disability www.disabilitynewsservice.com/pip-cuts-wil...

Please read our response to the discussions on cuts to #DisabilityBenefits Our Services - dls.org.uk/workrights/?... Interested in becoming a #Trustee - dls.org.uk/dls-seeks-a-... #benefits #government

Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance, paragraph 83, states: "where particular needs are identified at any stage of the assessment, social workers should not wait until the assessment reaches a conclusion before commissioning services to support the child". #socialcare

When it comes to inclusion, neurodiversity refers to a world where neurological differences are recognised and respected as all other human variations. Depending on how our brains are wired we think, move, process information and communicate in different ways. #neurodiversity

The Liberal Democrats have called for the “completely broken” Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to be scrapped and replaced with a new department that is “more supportive and inclusive” for benefit claimants. www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-is-broke...

Hundreds of thousands of people could be protected from unexpected debt caused by #DWP mistakes - if #UniversalCredit was treated like other benefits. The DWP needs to address this urgently, which is why we’re proud to sign this joint letter. publiclawproject.org.uk/latest/over-...

Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance, paragraph 83, states: "where particular needs are identified at any stage of the assessment, social workers should not wait until the assessment reaches a conclusion before commissioning services to support the child". #socialcare

Do you want to take on a running challenge? Run the #BrightonMarathon for our charity. With every step you take, you will be helping #Disabled people get access to #socialwelfare representation & advice. When? Sunday 6th April 2025 Fundraising Target? £300 Contact: Fiona @ [email protected]

Local authorities have a duty under S6, Care Act 2014 to co-operate with each of its relevant partners in exercising their respective functions in relation to the care and support of an individual. This may involve liaising with NHS services and the police. #CareAct

During an adult social care needs assessment, the local authority are required to have regard to the service user accessing the community. #socialcare #careact #CommunityCare

"It's just opened up the world again... you don't realise half the things you're missing out on until you can hear again," says Rebecca Willmont, from west London. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Together with London Legal Support Trust, we are hosting our first Community Care Forum of the year on Wednesday 5th March at 2pm. Join us to share information, discuss current legal trends & connect with other #communitycare practitioners in the NFP sector.Register - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Do you want to take on a running challenge? Run the #BrightonMarathon for our charity. With every step you take, you will be helping #Disabled people get access to #socialwelfare representation & advice. When? Sunday 6th April 2025 Fundraising Target? £800 Contact: [email protected]

Ministers are to scrap a controversial “computer says yes” program that automatically approves landlord requests to deduct hundreds of pounds from tenants’ universal credit benefits without their consent. #universalcredit #benefits #dwp www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Michelle believes that if her son had been referred for specialist inpatient treatment for his obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), he would still be here today. "The criteria that's set excludes the most vulnerable and disabled patients that are crippled by their OCD. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Are you interested in running the #londonmarathon this year? Get in touch with us to secure a place. By running for our organisation, you will be supporting access to justice for Disabled adults, children and their carers. Email: [email protected]. Sponsorship target is £2,000.

Working Together to Safeguard Children Guidance, paragraph 83, states: "where particular needs are identified at any stage of the assessment, social workers should not wait until the assessment reaches a conclusion before commissioning services to support the child". #socialcare

The body which runs health and social care services in Aberdeenshire has voted to assess developing its own in-house adult autism and ADHD assessment scheme, instead of the provision being cut completely. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

As part of @adviceuk.bsky.social #AdviceSaves campaign highlighting the severe challenges facing the advice sector, DLS CEO Andrew McKay contributed an article to the Legal Action Group magazine. You can read the full article here.

You can support Disability Law Service by taking on this fantastic 13.1 mile run. Raise £350 for Disability Law Service and you'll be helping us to reach even more disabled people, their families and carers. For more information or to enter, email [email protected]. Deadline to enter is Feb 12th.

Special educational needs and disabilities (Send) is the "biggest issue" affecting schools in England, Ofsted's chief inspector has said. #SEND #education www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Hello. We are #Disability Law Service, a charity that provides legal advice and legal aid representation to #Disabled adults, children and their carers. Legal Aid - Community Care, Housing, Public Law & Discrimination. Advice - Benefits & Employment. dls.org.uk