Disability Advice Project’s volunteer caseworkers won the Heart of the Community Award at the Torfaen Community and Volunteer Awards 2021 on Saturday 2 October.
The prestigious event at Pontypool Active Living Centre recognised the contributions made by volunteer groups and individuals across Torfaen during the covid pandemic.
Disability Advice Project (DAP) raised an incredible £515 at its pop-up stall at Cwmbran Centre on Saturday 25 September. All proceeds go to DAP and its advice services for people with disabilities. Pauline Jones, Joint Project Manager, DAP, said: “We would like to say a special thank you to Gail Armytage who donated high quality […]
Disability Advice Project (DAP) responded to a call for evidence by the UK Government’s Welsh Affairs Committee about the benefits system in Wales.
DAP is calling for a system that is less complex, faster, and easier to access.
A new report, funded by Public Health Wales, highlights how vulnerability emerged in Wales during the Coronavirus pandemic, and how the voluntary and community sector (VCS) played a critical role in tackling this challenge. VCS representatives across Wales participated in the research, sharing their experiences in identifying and responding to those most in need during […]
Disability Advice Project welcomes the commitment to set up a Ministerial Task Force to address the issues raised in the damming report: ‘Locked Out: Liberating disabled people’s lives and rights in Wales beyond COVID-19’. The report was co-produced by a Steering Group of disabled people, representing Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) and charities. It highlights how inequalities […]
