Disability Benefits Service – DISH

What to expect

You can self refer to this service or a professional working with you can refer on your behalf.  Once the referral is received you will be allocated a case worker who will get in touch with you to see how they can support you and start the process of claiming for benefits if appropriate.

If you would like support from DISH please get in contact by either calling 0330 3553 256 or visit https://www.dish.org.uk/contact

If your claim is rejected then DISH can support you in appealing this decision.

However if DISH were not involved in your original claim they can not support with an appeal or tribunal.

Please be aware that this is a popular service and there could be a waiting time, please check with DISH for up to date information about waiting times.

More information

This service is provided by Disability Information Services Huntingdonshire (DISH).

DISH is a small, but long-standing, disability charity that has been in operation since 1991 and has a long history of successfully assisting people with disabilities and older people with free benefits advice, guidance, and support. In addition to telephone support, DISH is the only organisation locally who will make home visits to people, which is often the only way those most at need can access help to get benefits.

Many of DISH’s staff, volunteers and trustees have a disability themselves or care for someone with a disability and so understand how difficult it can be to negotiate the benefits system.