People with Disabilities

What can the Tenancy Support Service help with?

The Tenancy Support Officer can help you to get assessed and access funding for the aids and adaptations that will help you to manage in your home.  They can link you up with services such as Bristol Care and Repair or the Living Centre who can support you to access the services and equipment you may need to live independently.

If your health needs have recently changed, you may be entitled to Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or if you are over 65, Attendance Allowance (AA).  This is a non-means tested benefit that anyone who is disabled can access, even those that are working.  If your illnesses or disabilities have recently got worse, you may be entitled to a higher rate of benefit.

We can help families with disabled children to access all the benefits that they are entitled to and get respite care if they need it.

We can put you in touch with social or leisure groups that will be sensitive to your needs.

We can recommend organisations that provide and fix mobility equipment.  You may be eligible for funding from charities for equipment like riser/recliner chairs, mobility scooters or pendant alarms.

For more information on Services for Disabled People, please contact the Tenancy Support Officer on 0117 9167769.