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Email us to get your enquiry or concern passed to the right team member or to request being added to our mailing list and meeting invites. You can also use this email to volunteer your time at one of our events or stands across the year.

Pippa - Chair - pippa.meakins@nhs.net

Experience in Neurodiversity (ASC) and Mental health conditions (Anxiety, Depression)

Pippa is also a Safe Space Champion and has extensive knowledge of trust-wide and outside agencies including some support within Kent.

Hannah Cass - Deputy Chair - hannah.cass@nhs.net

Experience in Neurodiversity (ASC), Anxiety, Chronic pain (including fibromyalgia) and conditions that are unique/without diagnosis.

Hannah also has extensive experience in primary education and some knowledge and experience of supporting children with additional needs.

Secretary - Stacy Gough - stacy.harrison@nhs.net

Experience in Neurodiversidy (ASC & Dyspraxia), Mental Health (anxiety & depression) and hypermobility. Awaiting ADHD assessment.

Stacy has been a nurse for 22 years and was diagnosed as neurodiverse in 2023.

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Personal Independence Payment ( PIP) can help with extra living costs if you have both:

You can get PIP even if you're working, have savings or are getting most other benefits.

You can also read about PIP in Welsh (Cymraeg).

How PIP works

There are 2 parts to PIP:

a daily living part - if you need help with everyday tasks

a mobility part - if you need help with getting around

Whether you get one or both parts and how much you get depends on how difficult you find everyday tasks and getting around.

Daily living part

You might get the daily living part of PIP if you need help with:

preparing food

eating and drinking

managing your medicines or treatments

washing and bathing

using the toilet

dressing and undressing

reading

managing your money

socialising and being around other people

talking, listening and understanding

Mobility part

You might get the mobility part of PIP if you need help with:

working out a route and following it

physically moving around

leaving your home

You do not have to have a physical disability to get the mobility part. You might also be eligible if you have difficulty getting around because of a cognitive or mental health condition, like anxiety.

How difficulty with tasks is assessed

The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP) will assess how difficult you find daily living and mobility tasks. For each task they'll look at:

whether you can do it safely

how long it takes you

how often your condition affects this activity

whether you need help to do it, from a person or using extra equipment

Help with PIP

If you need help understanding or applying for PIP you can:

If you live in Scotland

You need to apply for Adult Disability Payment (ADP) instead of PIP.

If you currently get PIP, you'll be automatically moved to ADP by summer 2024.

When the move begins, you'll get letters from DWP and Social Security Scotland. Read more about the moving process.

If you move from Scotland to England or Wales

If you get ADP and move from Scotland to England or Wales, you must make a new claim for PIP instead.

Your ADP will stop 13 weeks after you move - apply for PIP as soon as possible after moving or your payments could be affected.

If you get Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is being replaced by PIP for most adults. You'll keep getting DLA if:

you're under 16

you were born on or before 8 April 1948

If you were born after 8 April 1948, DWP will invite you to apply for PIP. You do not need to do anything until DWP writes to you about your DLA unless your circumstances change.

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Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you.

It's paid at 2 different rates and how much you get depends on the level of care that you need because of your disability.

You could get £61.85 or £92.40 a week to help with personal support if you're both:

It does not cover mobility needs.

The other benefits you get can increase if you get Attendance Allowance.

You do not have to have someone caring for you in order to claim.

If you do have a carer, they could get Carer's Allowance if you have substantial caring needs.

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You could get £76.75 a week if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.

You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for.

You do not get paid extra if you care for more than one person.

If someone else also cares for the same person as you, only one of you can claim Carer's Allowance.

This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg) and in an easy read format.

How you're paid

You can choose to be paid weekly in advance or every 4 weeks.

It will be paid into an account, for example your bank account.

What else you can get

For each week you get Carer's Allowance you'll automatically get National Insurance credits.

You may also be able to apply for:

If you live in Scotland

If you live in Scotland and get Carer's Allowance, you may also get Carer's Allowance Supplement.

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International Day of Disabled Persons recognises visible and invisible disabilities, to promote the importance of inclusion in life and the workplace. An annual event, World Disability Day is hosted by the United Nations and encourages business leaders across the globe to value the unique contributions of disabled people.

In this post, discover how to celebrate and support disabled employees in your workplace.

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When is the International Day of Disabled Persons 2023?
International Day of Disabled Persons is the of December 2023 . First launched in 1992, the event is in its 29 th year of celebration, marking nearly three decades of meaningful change for the disabled community.

Host a Training Session

The best way to ignite meaningful change in your workplace is to host a disability training session. Anyone can be affected by a disability, so it is important to ensure all employees understand the importance of accessibility to cultivate an inclusive culture.
5 Benefits of Disability Awareness Training:

1. Improve Customer Service : Employees who recognise different conditions will better serve your customers, who may have such disorders.

2. Learn the Legal Requirements : Reduce the risk of legal implications or unfair treatment by learning about the Equality Act 2010 .

3. Encourage Open Communication : Disabled people live with their conditions every day, so training can supply wellbeing support through open communication.

4. Transform Perceptions : Reduce unconscious bias and misinformation through an informative training session, which informs your able-bodied staff.

5. Validate Disabled Staff : A training session shows disabled employees that their feelings, experiences, and struggles are valid.

Recognise Neurodiversity

One of the most common invisible disabilities, it is vital to recognise neurodiversity in your workplace. These people uniquely view the world, as their brains are wired differently from their able-bodied counterparts. Neurodiversity speakers regularly attend corporate events to promote the many strengths of neurodiversity and dismantle the stigma.
What is Neurodiversity?
Examples of neurodiversity include:

Neurodiversity defines natural variations of the human brain which influence their cognitive and intellectual processes.

Hire an International Day of Disabled Persons Speaker

This World Disability Day, hire a disability awareness speaker whose personal experiences will resonate with your employees. These inspirational figures overcome physical and mental hurdles to thrive in their respective sectors, making for a truly empowering speech at corporate events.
Speakers for International Day of Disabled Persons 2023
Improve Accessibility & Inclusion

In the workplace, several common hurdles can prevent disabled employees from performing at their best. From wheelchair ramps to screen readers, and braille signage to accessible toilets, it is important to cater to employees of all abilities and consider how your workplace may impact a disabled person. On this International Day of Disabled Persons, create an accessible environment for everyone in your team.
Examples of Accessibility in the Workplace

Wheelchair Ramps/Lifts

Quiet Rooms for Noise Sensitivity

Braille Signage

Adaptive Desks & Chairs

Invest in Digital Accessibility Tools

Make a Pledge

It is impossible to solve the world's inequalities in a single day, so make a meaningful pledge to celebrate diversity, value accessibility and serve your disabled employees this World Disability Day. Going forward, learn from the experts and implement genuine changes in your workplace which will benefit your disabled staff.
5 Meaningful Pledges You Can Make

1. Donate to Disability Charities

2. Strengthen Your Discrimination Policies

3. Improve Accessibility e.g., Wheelchair Ramps

4. Assess Your Employees' Diversity

5. Make a Public Statement of Support

Contact a Booking Agent Today!

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You can apply for Employment and Support Allowance ( ESA) if you have a disability or health condition that affects how much you can work.

ESA gives you:

money to help with living costs if you're unable to work

support to get back into work if you're able to

You can apply if you're employed, self-employed or unemployed.

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Universal Credit is a payment to help with your living costs. It's paid monthly - or twice a month for some people in Scotland.

You may be able to get it if you're on a low income, out of work or you cannot work.

If you live in Northern Ireland, go to Universal Credit in Northern Ireland.

Sign in

Sign in to your Universal Credit account if you already have one.

If you already get other benefits

Universal Credit is replacing the following benefits and tax credits:

Child Tax Credit

Housing Benefit

Income Support

income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)

income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Working Tax Credit

If you're getting any of these benefits or tax credits, you do not need to do anything unless either:

your circumstances change

you get a letter called a 'Migration Notice' telling you that you must claim Universal Credit

You'll stop getting these benefits and tax credits when you or your partner claims Universal Credit. If you or your partner gets Pension Credit, this will also stop if one of you claims Universal Credit.

This will not affect any other benefits you're getting, such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Carer's Allowance.

You can read more about how tax credits and Universal Credit affect each other.

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You could get a grant from your council if you're disabled and need to make changes to your home. For example if you:

are physically disabled

have a learning disability

have age-related needs

are autistic

have a cognitive impairment, like dementia

have a progressive condition, like motor neurone disease

have a terminal illness

have a mental health condition

You might need to:

widen doors and install ramps or grab rails

improve access to rooms and facilities, for example with a stairlift, or level access shower

improve access to your garden

build an extension, for example a downstairs bedroom

provide a heating system suitable for your needs

adapt heating or lighting controls to make them easier to use

A Disabled Facilities Grant won't affect any benefits you get.

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Ownership: Between 10-75% of the home's value

If you have a long-term disability and you are unable to buy a home in another Shared Ownership scheme that meets your needs, HOLD offers you the chance to buy a home on the open market on Shared Ownership terms.

HOLD operates on the same basis as Shared Ownership. As a result, you can buy an initial share of a home worth between 10% and 75% of its market value. You will pay rent to the housing provider on the rest.

You can buy more shares in your home in the future, as and when you can afford to do so. This is known as 'staircasing'. If you buy more shares, you'll pay less rent. The amount of rent you pay will be based on the landlord's share.

Eligibility

You may be able to buy a home through HOLD if you have a long-term disability and meet the following criteria:

your gross annual household income is £80,000 or less outside London, or £90,000 or less in London

you are a first-time buyer, you used to own a home but can't afford to buy one now or are an existing shared owner looking to move

How to apply

Find out how to apply for home ownership for people with long-term disabilities (HOLD) (GOV.UK).

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Shared Ownership

The government launched a new model of Shared Ownership in April 2021, which will apply to the HOLD scheme. The only part of the new model of Shared Ownership, which may not apply to HOLD is the 10-year period during which housing providers are required to support shared owners with the cost of essential maintenance and repairs to your home. This is because this feature of the new model only applies to new build homes for the first ten years following their completion. As HOLD homes are typically purchased on the open market, many will already be over ten years old.

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A health and social care assessment is carried out by social services to find out what help and support you need - like healthcare, equipment, help in your home or residential care.

What you need to know

Available in England and Wales only

Services can include:

home care help with things like cleaning and shopping

disability equipment and adaptations to your home

day centres to give you or the person who cares for you a break

day care for your child

help with parenting, such as parenting classes

care homes

Your local NHS service, Citizens Advice Bureau or a charity might be able to help you apply for a needs assessment.

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Check your eligibility and apply for a Blue Badge. You can also use this service to reapply for a Blue Badge.

You can apply for yourself, someone else or an organisation.

A Blue Badge costs up to £10 in England and £20 in Scotland. It's free in Wales.

They usually last up to 3 years.

You must reapply for a Blue Badge before your current one expires.

If you're replacing a lost, stolen or damaged blue badge, and it is not expiring in the next 3 months, you need to use a different service.

Apply or renew online

You'll need a recent digital photo showing your head and shoulders.

You'll also need a photo or scan of your:

proof of identity (such as a birth certificate, passport or driving licence)

proof of address (such as a Council Tax bill or government letter)

proof of benefits (if you get any)

You'll also need to know:

your National Insurance number (if you have one)

the details of your current Blue Badge (if you're reapplying)

You can save and return to your application at a later date if you need to.

What you need to know

How you pay depends on your local council. They'll usually make a decision within 12 weeks.

If your application is refused

Your council should tell you why you're not eligible for a Blue Badge.

You can ask them to reconsider your case if you do not think all the important information you provided was taken into account.

You can also reapply if your mobility problems become more serious.

If you need help

For questions about the Blue Badge scheme contact your local council.

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There are free services and facilities to help you with your passport application if you're disabled.

If you cannot sign your passport

The wording "The holder is not required to sign" will be shown in the passport where the signature would normally be.

If you apply online

You'll be asked if you can sign your passport during your application. Explain why you cannot sign and send supporting evidence.

If you apply using a paper form

You can get someone to sign the form on your behalf (such as a relative, social services officer or doctor) if your disability means you cannot sign the form yourself - for example you cannot write, or have learning or writing difficulties.

They should sign the declaration and give an explanation of why you cannot sign in both:

section 8 of the form

a covering letter that they've signed and dated

If you cannot meet the passport photo rules

If you have a disability that means you cannot meet the passport photo rules, give details in your application and send evidence.

If you apply online

Your photo will be automatically checked during your online application.

If your photo does not meet the digital passport photo rules you should submit the photo and explain in the additional information box why your photo cannot meet the rules.

You should also send a letter saying what your condition is and whether it's temporary or permanent.

The letter is most likely to be accepted if it's from one of the following people:

You can also write the letter yourself.

After you've submitted your online application, the person you've chosen to confirm your identity will get an email from HM Passport Office.

Once they've confirmed your identity, you'll get an email telling you:

which passport office to send your letter to

what supporting documents you need to include with your letter

If you apply using a paper form

If your photo does not meet the printed passport photo rules you should explain why in section 8 of the application form.

You should also include a letter with your application, saying what your condition is and whether it's permanent or temporary.

The letter is most likely to be accepted if it's from one of the following people:

You can also write the letter yourself.

If you cannot attend an identity interview for a first adult passport

If you cannot have an identity interview because of a mental or physical condition, you should:

include a letter from your doctor or consultant that says what your condition is and whether it's permanent or temporary

explain in section 8 of the application form (if you apply by paper form)

Wheelchair access

Passport Customer Service Centres

All Passport Customer Service Centres have wheelchair access. Some have toilets for disabled customers - in those that do not, staff will be able to take you to an appropriate toilet in the building.

Find out what facilities Passport Customer Service Centres near you have.

If you're deaf or hard of hearing

Passport Customer Service Centres have:

staff trained in sign language - they can help you fill in your paper application form

induction loops and quiet rooms with no background noise

Contact the Passport Adviceline to book an appointment at a Customer Service Centre if you'd like someone to help with your application.

If you're blind or partially sighted

The guidance booklet to help with your passport application is available in different formats. Call the Passport Adviceline if you'd like it in:

Apply by phone

You can apply by phone if you're blind or partially sighted. Someone will fill the form in for you using the information you provide. It will be posted to you to check, sign and return with the relevant documents, payment and photos.

Braille passport stickers

HMPO can attach a braille sticker to your new passport that says the word 'passport' with your name and passport expiry date. Choose this option when you apply.

To get a sticker for your current passport, call the Passport Adviceline.

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Our commitment to disabled customers

We are committed to the rights disabled people have to access and use our services satisfactorily and without unnecessary barriers. Just as good care is person-centred - so is our approach to meeting the needs of our customers.

You can expect us to take into account your needs, including any disability you have, when you interact with us. We will always strive to be kind and inclusive, and we're committed to being as accessible as possible to everyone.

Reasonable adjustments

Our policy on reasonable adjustments sets out our approach to making changes to the way we offer our services to ensure disabled people have a fair and equal chance of accessing our services.

It includes examples of the different ways we might be able to adjust our services to meet your needs.

Ask Listen Do

In July 2019 we became the first regulator of healthcare professionals to become a signatory of Ask Listen Do, an NHS England-led campaign to make giving feedback, concerns and complaints about education, health and social care easier for children, young people and adults with a learning disability, autism or both, their families and carers.

The campaign aims to address the evidence that people with learning disabilities and/or autism have worse healthcare experiences, find navigating health and care systems difficult, and struggle to have their voice heard when decisions are made.

We are committed to ensuring we use our influence to improve people's experiences of care, and signing up to this pledge is one way we are signalling this.

We also want to act as a role model in the health and care sector and ensure that the ways we operate as a regulator are inclusive, and that we encourage and learn from feedback about our own processes and actions.

We have an action plan to monitor progress in improving our services, and making them as inclusive as possible, for anyone using our services who has a learning disability and/or autism.

Get in touch for support

If you have a disability or injury, and you want to talk to us about what you need to access our services, you can contact our contact centre on 020 7637 7181.

If you would like to receive our reasonable adjustments guidance in an alternative format, then please email the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team.

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Disability and accessibility - The Nursing and Midwifery Council

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Talking about ND in the Workplace - Lived Experience Tips

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Talking about ND in the Workplace - Lived Experience Tips

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Produced by Autistica's Employers Guide to Neurodiversity

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Making your Workplace Accessible - Lived Experience Tips

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Making your Workplace Accessible - Lived Experience Tips

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Produced by Autistica's Employers Guide to Neurodiversity

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Talking about Neurodiversity in the Workplace - Lived Experience Tips

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Talking about Neurodiversity in the Workplace - Lived Experience Tips

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Produced by Autistica's Employers Guide to Neurodiversity

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ASD and ADHD in the Workplace - Information and Guidance to Educate those without a background knowledge

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ASD and ADHD in the Workplace - Information and Guidance to Educate those without a background knowledge

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A guide to disclosing a disability at MTW, your information and how it is used and how we can support you in the workplace

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This blog reflects on the importance of supporting healthcare workers with long COVID to stay in work and the resources available to employers.

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Resources for ND People Bereaved by Suicide

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Resources for ND People Bereaved by Suicide

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Content warning for discussions around death, suicide, self harm and themes around bereavement. Please proceed carefully.

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Overview of our new guide: supporting people bereaved by suicide who are neurodivergent – Support After Suicide

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At Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP), we work with our members to identify areas where new or additional guidance for suicide bereavement services is needed. This ensures we work towards our mission: that everyone bereaved by suicide is offered timely and appropriate support.

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NAS Autism and Menopause Awareness Guide

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NAS Autism and Menopause Awareness Guide

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A new guide for Autistic people experiencing menopause

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New guide to increase awareness of autism and menopause

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To help increase understanding of autism and menopause, we are launching a new downloadable guide offering advice and guidance for autistic people who are going through menopause or perimenopause.

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National Autistic Society Menopause and Autism Guide PDF