Care and support

Useful contacts for Transition

Money / Benefits Advice

It may be useful for parent/carers and young people to be aware that some benefits change when a young person reaches 16. For advice regarding benefits for disabled young people you can contact the Money Advice Unit on 01992 556370, or find out more by using the link on this page.

Disability Information Bureau (DIB)

The Disability Information Bureau provides information and advice on a vast array of topics, including equipment, transport, benefits, disability rights and sources of support. It is provided by Hertfordshire County Council.

Anyone needing this information - such as a person with a disability, a parent of a disabled child, a carer, or a professional working on behalf of a disabled client - can contact the bureau by telephone, email, post or online.

Telephone: Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm on 01438 737444 or 01923 471444 (if you are calling from an 0208 or 01923 area code). Follow the link on this page for more details.

Personal Advisors

Information about the specialist support provided by Connexions Personal Advisors, contact Access-Ability on 01462 704901, or go to the link on this page.