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AdviceUK Survey Reveals Crisis in UK Deaf and Disabled People’s Advice Organisations | Disability Rights UK β€œDeaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPOs) offer a lifeline, providing essential advice, support and advocacy to enable people to live independent and fulfilling lives. Yet our research shows…

Free support for Disabled people across the UK under threat as advice centres face surging demand and funding shortages, finds @adviceuk.bsky.social
https://buff.ly/3ZIiSJ0 @disrightsuk.bsky.social #Disability 🧡 1/2

10.12.2024 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Advice Saves Campaign - Voices of Deaf and Disabled People
YouTube video by AdviceUK Advice Saves Campaign - Voices of Deaf and Disabled People

1️⃣πŸŽ₯ Meet Matthew – with a significant hearing impairment, he was unable to cope until he accessed help from his local Deaf and Disabled people’s organisation.

Our powerful film showcases how advice services can transform lives. #AdviceSaves

www.youtube.com/watch?v=S157...

11.12.2024 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

2οΈβƒ£πŸ’¬ β€œI was really anxious – I was up at night worrying about not having enough money. If it hadn’t been for their help, I would still be struggling to get by. I feel very lucky to have had their support.” – Matthew πŸ’¬ πŸ‘‡ (2/3)

11.12.2024 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

3️⃣ Yet advice centres nationwide are at breaking point. Our #AdviceUK research shows that long-term funding & resources are urgently needed to ensure they can continue to help those who need it.

#AdviceSaves (3/3)

11.12.2024 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You can read more about Zainab’s views on the funding challenges facing the advice sector and Lisa’s views on the importance of training here - bit.ly/4ijor84

03.12.2024 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Speech bubble with AdviceUK logo: We asked our members what 3 things they want to see from the government and this is what they said:

Speech bubble with AdviceUK logo: We asked our members what 3 things they want to see from the government and this is what they said:

Our #AdviceSaves campaign is pushing for action to support the independent advice sector. We asked members for the top 3 changes they want from government - here’s what they said. Thanks to Nishkam Centre, Talking Money & all who shared ideas. bit.ly/advice-saves...

03.12.2024 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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