Disability Advice Service - East Suffolk

Founded in 1985 DAS celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2020. We work at the heart of the East Suffolk community supporting anyone with a disability related issue or problem - including their family carers. But we serve areas outside of East Suffolk too - in fact over 20% of our clients are from elsewhere. We provide free independent advice on welfare benefits (including representation at appeals tribunals); benefits for people of state pension age; housing rights; adaptations to the home; accessible transport and leisure; employment and support for return to work and Energy Support for those experiencing Fuel Poverty. We have a dedicated Crisis worker, who is an expert in her field and will ensure that we do everything we can to help clients in their time of need. We also operate a Listening Service - reaching out to people who have maybe not spoken to us, or anyone, for a while; checking in to check all is well and offering support if it is not. It is our mission to build co...