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Disability Advice Service, East Suffolk

Coronavirus Support

COVID-19 Update

The well-being of our clients, staff and volunteers is important to us, so our face to face service is only available by appointment and subject to Covid-safe procedures everyone attending the office must comply with.

We are also running a telephone advice service for those who cannot pay us a visit, so please be assured that we are still here for you with advice, support and information.

Christmas Closure

Please note that the office will be closing on Monday, 21st December 2020 and we will reopen on Monday 4th January 2021

General Details

We give free, independent advice to disabled people and carers in the Suffolk Coastal area which includes:

welfare benefits and appeals representation
housing rights and adaptations
access, transport and leisure
disability and work or study
care and support

Who to contact

Name: Disability Advice Service, East Suffolk
Position: Advisor
Telephone: 01394 387070
Fax: 01394 387670
Email: advice@daseastsuffolk.org.uk
Website: http://www.daseastsuffolk.org.uk/
Social Media: Like us on Facebook

Additional contact

Where to go

Address: 14 The Square
Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
Suffolk
Postcode: IP5 3SL
Area served: Saxmundham, Aldeburgh, East Suffolk, Leiston, Framlingham, Wickham Market, Woodbridge, Felixstowe, Kesgrave
Venue Email: advice@daseastsuffolk.org.uk
Venue Website: http://daseastsuffolk.org.uk/
Transport: Transport advice is given. Disabled parking only
Restrictions to access: For disabled people, their carers, friends and families.

Days & Times

Open: Monday-Thursday, 10am-3pm. Closed on Fridays.

Other details

Age Groups: Pre-school, Children (5-11), Adults, Young people
Accessibility: Disabled Parking, Wheelchair Access, Lift, Adapted Toilet
Accreditation details: Affiliated to DIAL UK, ADVICE UK and Public Service Agreement (ACS)
Notes: We offer free impartial advice on any issues relating to disability. We have a telephone helpline and for form filling an interview is arranged. We offer a homevisiting service throughout the Suffolk Coastal area, including Felixstowe and Leiston, to those who cannot get to our office. We now have an outreach office recently opened in Saxmundham at the Old Police Station. Free service. Telephone for appointment.
Last Updated: 07/12/2020