Who we are
Awards & Recognition
Queens Award
For Voluntary Service
Yorkshire Choice Awards
Fundraiser of the year 2021
Service to
Todmorden award
Regular
funding organisation
Disability Support CIC
Established in 2004 by individuals seeking advocacy support for issues like benefits and housing, Disability Support has been serving both Bradford and Calderdale. Initially operating from Keighley Voluntary Action, we expanded our reach over five years before relocating to Little Germany, Bradford, with funding from the Bradford Clinical Commissioning Group.
In response to increasing demand in Calderdale, we moved to Lee Mount, Ovenden, in 2014. Over the years, we’ve grown, securing contracts like the one with the MS Society for Calderdale in 2015, focusing on benefit-related assistance. As our services expanded, so did our geographical reach, prompting our move to Hebden Bridge in 2018 to better serve the Upper Valley.
Pre-pandemic, we held regular drop-in meetings across various locations, including Todmorden Health Centre and St. Mary’s Food Bank.
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, our commitment to serving the community remained unwavering. In 2020, we assisted in recouping £1.2 million in payments for Calderdale residents.
Even amidst remote operations, our impact continues to grow, with plans for the Inspire project—a new employment and training initiative—in collaboration with Calderdale Council in 2021 and 2022. Today, as we enter the second year of the Inspire project, our dedication to empowering individuals remains stronger than ever.
About us
Our mission
To provide friendly, professional support and information, promoting choice and giving everyone a voice. Run by and for disabled people, we’re here to help you overcome challenges and thrive. Join us and let’s make a difference together!
Our information and support service promotes choice and provides people with a voice. However we can support people with disabilities and long-term health conditions throughout the Calderdale district.
Together, we are building a more inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to flourish. Thank you for standing with us and making a tangible difference in the lives of so many.
Our Services
Who we help
We assist with the information to help gather evidence, and the complicated process of filling in benefit forms that individuals are unable to complete themselves.
What to do before contacting us:
Gather your evidence
- Diagnosis letter and statements from consultants.
- GP system one medical history for the last 3 years and list of current medication.
- Consultant letters.
- Rehabilitation letters and treatment in hospital.
- Statements from close family or friends supporting your health conditions and problems you face on a day to day basis.
- A diary of your daily life scoring pain/anxiety, depression etc.
- Previous copy of form if applicable.
All these will enhance your chances of a good outcome.
Our Services
Services we offer
We offer person – centred support, with issues that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions face in their daily lives, such as:
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Universal Credit (UC)
- Attendance Allowance
- Children’s Disability Living Allowance
- Appeals/Mandatory Reconsiderations
Our support addresses daily challenges faced by those with disabilities.
Our sponsors
We are deeply grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, whose contributions make our charitable work possible. Their commitment to our mission is reflected in their continued partnership and unwavering support.
