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Talks & Workshops

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Cost of Living Support

Some organisations are offering support to their customers who are struggling to pay their energy bills. Find more information here.

Welfare Benefits

Our specialist welfare benefits team provide one-to-one, impartial and confidential advice, support and representation to residents living the Newcastle area. Whether the benefit is ESA (employment support allowance), PIP (personal independence payment) or Universal Credit, we can support you through…

Personal assistant vacancies

Are you reliable, able to work flexibly, have good communication skills, and willing to learn how to meet the individual needs of the person you are supporting? If you think you can make a positive difference in someone’s life, you…

PA VIDEOS

An insight into the role of a Personal Assistant (PA) and first-hand accounts from employer and employee.

Payroll Service

Disability North currently provides two payroll services run by our highly efficient finance team. Our team is dedicated to meeting all the payroll needs for direct payment and personal health budget service users.

Personal Assistant Register

We understand that during this crisis there is a need for flexibility and more Personal Assistants. In response to concerns from employers and to assist Local Authority’s and CCGs in their contingency planning we have set up a PA register.

Advice on equipment, aids and adaptations

Disability North provide free advice and support on all aspects of independent living.

Online Personal Assistant (PA) Training

Thanks to funding from Skills for Care we are able to offer a free, five hour course for anyone keen to find out more about becoming a PA

PA Training

We are launching our user led PA training with courses running this May - sign up now!

PA Training in York

If you have ever wondered how Personal Assistants are different from more traditional care, this course will explain everything.

PA Training on Tour - Our Partnership

If you have ever wondered what being a Personal Assistant is all about and how it differs from other care sector jobs, this course will explain everything.

Direct Payments and Personal Health Budgets

Direct Payment Support provides information, advice and training for people who are receiving or considering using Direct Payments in the Newcastle area. We assist disabled people in recruiting Personal Assistants (PA vacancies) and provide employer training, along with budget management…

Workshops for PA employers - 'You and your PA'

Managing PAs is a unique relationship. It takes a lot of work, which goes beyond a typical working day. Thanks to funding from Skills for Care, we are able to offer this workshop for free. Lots of new dates here...

You and Your PA Workshop in York

Managing Personal Assistants is unique, as it can have an impact on every part of your life. Unlike most managers, we probably haven’t had training in Human Resources, so it can feel like a lot to take on.

Direct Payment support for York City Council, North Yorkshire and East Riding

Disability North is now offering an Independent Direct Payment Support Service in York as well as for individuals in North Yorkshire and the East Riding who wish to use our services.

Community Care Advice

Over the years Disability North has enabled disabled people to navigate the social care and welfare benefits system. Disability North’s Community Care and Personalisation Adviser will be able to support you with questions you may have around any aspect of Community…

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Contact Us

By Post – Disability North, The Dene Centre, Castle Farm Road,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1PH
Telephone – 0191 284 0480
Fax – 0191 2130910
Email – reception@disabilitynorth.org.uk

Registered Charity No. 514733

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