- Disability Huntingdonshire

Disability Huntingdonshire – What We Do

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We support you with any aspect of your benefits application so you can achieve independence at home

icon of a heart — We care and understand

The majority of our staff have a disability or care for someone who does, so we understand the barriers disabled people can face

We can provide home visits, removing barriers to benefits for those who cannot travel

DISH provides information, advice and support for people living with a disability in

Fenland, Huntingdonshire and South Cambridgeshire.

Headline News

Call for strategic approach to end poverty in Cambridgeshire

On Monday 16th June, The Cambridgeshire Poverty Strategy Commission was proud to launch its report ‘A call for a strategic approach to end poverty across Cambridgeshire‘. Our Chief Executive, Tracy Hyland, was involved with this innovative publication with a number of other colleagues from across Cambridgeshire. The premise of the report was summed up in the foreword ‘From the outset, our aim has been clear: to better understand the reality of poverty in Cambridgeshire and to help shape meaningful and realistic recommendations that can influence change. Our work has taken place within a tight timeline and against a backdrop of growing need, rising inequalities, and increasing pressures on services and communities alike.’ Tracy commented, It was a privilege to be involved to work with like minded colleagues who wanted to suggest solutions to the ever growing rise in need across our county. Together, we can affect change. You can find out more about the Poverty Commission and read the full report on the Cambridgeshire County Council website. [...]

Tracy Represents DISH at His Majesty’s Garden Party

On Tuesday, 20th May, our Chief Executive, Tracy Hyland, had the privilege of attending His Majesty’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Tracy received this esteemed invitation in recognition of DISH’s outstanding efforts in supporting individuals across Huntingdonshire, Fenland, and South Cambridgeshire. Reflecting on the occasion, Tracy shared, “It was a tremendous honour to be among the invited guests, representing the work of DISH. Visiting the palace grounds and meeting wonderful people made the experience truly unforgettable.” Tracy was accompanied at the event by her son, James. [...]

Tracy Represents DISH at His Majesty’s Garden Party

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YOU CAN HELP

DISH relies on grants and donations to keep the service going and keep helping our community

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