Disability Huntingdonshire (DISH), a leading local charity supporting people living with a disability, has announced the introduction of nominal fees for a select range of services to ensure the sustainability of its core offerings within Huntingdonshire, Fenland, and South Cambridgeshire.

Due to increasing demand and a challenging funding landscape, DISH has made the difficult decision to charge for some additional services they don’t currently provide. However, the charity remains committed to offering its core services free of charge. The newly introduced paid services include:

• Mandatory Reconsiderations – Support for where DISH has not been involved in the initial application. However, if the mandatory reconsideration is unsuccessful, DISH can submit the tribunal appeal online. Although, DISH would not be able to support through the tribunal appeal process.

• Document Review – A professional review of applications before submission.

• Change of Circumstances Forms – Assistance for clients needing to challenge existing awards.

These additional paid for services will be restricted to Personal Independence Payments and Attendance allowance only.

Tracy Hyland, Chief Executive of DISH, stated,

“The funding landscape for charities is grim. It is necessary to safeguard our ability to continue to provide free services where they are most needed. These small fees will allow us to continue helping more people.”

DISH acknowledges that each client’s financial situation is unique. The charity will continue to monitor the impact of this change and welcomes feedback from the community.

For further information, please visit our website or contact us at info@dish.org.uk.

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For media enquiries, please contact Tracy Hyland, Chief Executive, at ceo@dish.org.uk.