Disability Support
An Information, Advice and Guidance Service.
Run by disabled people, for disabled people.
Disability Support Nottingham
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What you need to bring to an appointment
Disability Related Benefits
Some form of identification
Your medical summary from your GP
Reports from specialists that have been sent to your GP – any evidence about how your condition affects you that you didn’t include in your PIP claim form
A list of the aids or appliances you use – for example, hearing aids, walking stick
Copies of recent prescriptions / a list of medication you are taking
Occupational health assessments
Social care needs assessments
Education records such as a Statement of Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP)
A diary of the past few weeks to assist with evidence
Universal Credit
Your identification details from your passport or driving license
Your postcode
Your National Insurance number
Your bank account, building society or credit union account number
Details of your monthly rental payments
Your landlord’s address
Details of your savings and capital investments
Your passport (UK or EEA accepted)
UK photo driving licence
National identity card
Residence permit or card
Immigration status document
Registration or naturalisation certificate
Details of any other benefits
Blue Badge Completion
You will need to provide:
proof of identity
proof of address
a recent head and shoulders digital photo
your national insurance number
contact details (phone number, email and postal address)
To prove your identity, you can provide a copy of either:
· birth or adoption certificate
· passport
driving licence
marriage or civil partnership certificate
divorce or dissolution certificate
To prove your address, you can provide a copy of either:
a recent council tax bill
a recent letter from a government department such as Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
driving licence
a recent letter from a school (if you are under 16)
Also required
· Medical evidence
· Patient summary
· List of medications
· PIP award notice
· DLA award Notice
· Attendance allowance award notice
· Recent passport size photo
Disability Support works with marginalised groups to reduce and remove barriers that impact negatively on independent living.
The client groups we support are:
Individuals aged 16 and over with a physical, and/or sensory impairment
People with mental ill health
People with a learning disability
Carers
Parents of disabled children
People with long-term health conditions
Older people
Professionals
Other service providers