Changes to our Benefits Service

We would like to let our past and present customers know that the Benefits Advice and Support Service at People First will be coming to a close at the end of March 2024. We will…

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Carl's Story: Navigating Independence with a Learning Disability

Carl's Story Carl(not his real name)has a learning disability and has had series of safeguarding reports because of people trying to abuse him and take advantage of him. He lived…

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NHS Complaints Advocacy: How we can help

At People First, we have a team of advocates who are ready to help you if you feel that you need some advocacy support. Advocacy helps you to understand your rights and have your…

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Direct Payments: Independent Living Coordinator (ILCs)

Empower your choices with Direct Payments: your gateway to greater independence Direct Payments offer a pathway to enhancing your control and choice over the way your care…

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Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy: How we can help

At People First, we have a team of advocates who are ready to help you if you feel that you need some advocacy support. Advocacy helps you to understand your rights and have your…

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Oscar's Story: Living the life you want

Our advocates support people to raise their concerns and complaints, ensuring people are fully represented in the decision-making choices that impact their lives We provided…

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Independent Mental Health Advocacy: How we can help

At People First, we have a team of advocates who are ready to help you if you feel that you need some advocacy support. Advocacy is about empowerment - providing individuals with…

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Feedback from student placements

We thoroughly enjoy working with with Social Work students on their placement, being part of their journey into this important life changing work is a privilege.  Feedback from a…

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February's exciting events with Young People First

Dive into an array of engaging activities tailored for young individuals ages 10 to 25 with learning difficulties and/or autism, brought to you by the Young People First team.…

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