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Carers Rights Day 2023Today is Carers Rights Day!
It brings organisations across the UK together to help carers in their local community find out how to get the help and support they are entitled to.
Disability Huntingdon (DISH) is proud to support carers through accessing relevant benefits they or their cared-for are entitled.
DISH has been recognised for its carer support by being awarded the Carer Friendly Tick Award for Communities and Employers categories.
If you are a carer and would like us to help you with your Carers Allowance, make a referral.
You can find resources on your Carers Rights below.
Carers UKNational charity providing a wealth of advice and support resources for carers.Find out moreCarers TrustA national charity that supports carers through its network of partner organisations. Find out moreCaring TogetherProvides help and advice for unpaid carers in Cambridgeshire.Find out more [...]November 23, 2023View
Winter Ready 2023As the winter period is approaching, we wanted to highlight some available support to help you during the next few months.
Household Support FundThe Household Support Fund (HSF) helps people experiencing immediate financial hardship to pay for food and household energy bills. This fund is administered by Cambridgeshire County Council, to check eligibility and how to apply visit the link.Find out moreCost of Living Payments 2023-2024Payments to help with the cost of living if you’re getting certain benefits or tax credits. The next payment is due between 31st October and 19th November. Please see the following link for further information.Find out moreWinter Fuel PaymentA Winter Fuel Payment is a one-off, tax-free payment made during the winter to help with heating costs. It is made to households that include someone over State Pension age. Most people born on or before 25 September 1957 will usually qualify for a payment in 2023/24 (the date changes yearly).Most payments are made automatically during November and December. If you apply for the first time, you should receive your payment before Christmas.The amount (between £250 and £600) you can receive each winter can vary according to your personal circumstances. Your age or other people living with you who are also eligible can affect the amount you receive.Find out moreWarm Home DiscountUnder the Warm Home Discount Scheme, you could get £150 off your electricity bill for winter 2023 to 2024.The money is not paid to you – it’s a one-off discount applied to your electricity bill between early October 2023 and 31 March 2024. You’ll usually get the discount automatically if you’re eligible.Find out moreHelp for HouseholdsThe government has published energy-saving tips to help you save money on bills.Find out moreDisability Energy SupportSCOPE offers free energy and water advice to disabled people.Find out moreLocal Warm Welcome SpaceWarm Welcome Spaces open their doors to local communities, offering everyone a free, warm, welcoming and friendly space. Find your local Warm Welcome Space by visiting their websiteFind out moreAge UK: Keep Well This WinterHelp keep warm and healthy during the winter months by accessing tips, information and advice on looking after your mental health, energy bills and keeping warm in winter.Find out moreOfgemAdvice on getting help if you cannot afford your energy bills.Find out morePriority Services Register (PSR)This is a free UK-wide service that provides extra advice and support, including when there is an interruption to your electricity, gas or water supply.Find out moreCost of living support in FenlandFenland District Council have provided useful support and guidance for residents around the cost of living, including food costs, energy bills, local warm hubs, managing budgets, and more.Find out more
Main energy suppliers’ contact numbers:
British Gas – 0330 100 0056
Co-op Energy – 0808 164 1088
EDF – 0333 200 5100 (0800 096 2929 for Text Telephone)
E-ON – 0808 501 5200
OVO – 0330 303 5063
Scottish Power – 0330 094 5800
Shell Energy – 0330 094 5800
So Energy – 0330 111 5050
Utilita – 0330 3337 442
Utility Warehouse – 0333 777 0777 [...]November 20, 2023View
Trustees’ Week 2023This week is Trustees’ Week (6-10 November 2023), it is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. As a charity, we are so grateful for the contribution our trustees provide in shaping and supporting the work DISH provides to the community.
What is a trustee?
A trustee plays a very important role in providing strategic leadership to a charity. Collectively they have legal responsibility for the charity’s management and administration.
Meet two of our new trustees
Interested in joining our board of trustees?
We are looking for individuals with understanding, passion, and a belief in DISH’s vision and values to join our charity. To meet our governing document requirements and to represent the community we support, we are actively recruiting trustees who identify as having a disability.
Find out more [...]November 7, 2023View
New DISH accreditation!Well, this is very nice.. Congrats to all at #TEAMDISH Working hard everyday to support our community. #quality #commitment [...]October 20, 2023View
