New Forest Disability Information Service
Contact details
New Forest Disability Information Service
6 Osborne Road
New Milton
BH25 6AD
Public phone: 01425 628 750
Email: info@newforestdis.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.newforestdis.org.uk
General information
Service offered: Advice and information for disabled people, their families and carers, and professionals. Casework in welfare benefits. Information on respite care, local services, transport and mobility, holidays, social groups, equipment and home adaptations. Outreach services in Hythe, Totton, Lymington, New Milton, Ringwood, Fordingbridge and Lymington Hospital. New and lightly used daily living aids and mobility equipment.
Target group: Disabled people, their families and carers, involved professionals.
Area served: New Forest - and surrounding areas.
How to contact: Phone (01425 628750), email or write. Open Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 10am - 5pm + Weds 10am - 1pm
Availability
Monday: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday: 10am - 1pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Weekends: Closed
Office Hours: As above
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Ramped entrance. Information in large print, by e-mail.
Other information
Languages other than English: Language Line and BSL.
Charity number: 1104589
Year established: 1998
Staffing: Chief Exec; Office Manager, Outreach & Projects Manager; Benefits Advice Manager; Senior benefit Advisors; volunteers supporting in all areas inc reception, data entry, research, basic benefit advice
Public transport: New Milton train station - 5 minutes walk.
Record last checked: 22 November 2023