Disability Action Centre
Other Contacts
The DAC has a diverse range of contacts, both internally and externally to the organisation. Many of the external organisations deal with very specific disabilities. Due to the variety and number of these organisations we have not included them below, but are happy to help you identify a link appropriate to your requirements. To do so, please contact us at the DAC.
Employee Health Services Connect Helpline
The Employee Health Service (EHS) has a team of trained doctors, nurses, advisors and counsellors who offer confidential, independent and unbiased advice. Where necessary, they can also refer you on to other professionals outside our organisation.
If you are worried about any health, personal or work-related problems, simply call the EHS helpline, EHS Connect on:
tel: 0845 799 4400
textphone 01252 528988
Opening times: 8am-7pm Monday-Friday (closed on Bank Holidays).
National Federation of SubPostmasters
The National Federation of SubPostmasters works to maintain a strong national network of post offices and to provide support and assistance to 18,000 subpostmasters throughout the UK. Sub post offices make up 97% of the national network of post offices and are run by private business people, subpostmasters.
Evelyn House
22 Windlesham Gardens
Shoreham by Sea
West Sussex. BN43 5AZ
tel: 01273 452324
fax: 01273 465403
email: nfsp@subpostmasters.org.uk
website: http://www.subpostmasters.org.uk/
Rowland Hill Fund
The Rowland Hill Fund provides financial and practical assistance to serving and retired employees and their dependants. Most of their funds are used to help people with mobility difficulties, respite breaks and home care. It relies on employee and pensioner contributions to be able to continue to provide support.
Rowland Hill Fund
49 Featherstone Street
London EC1Y 8SY
tel: 020 7320 4285
fax: 020 7320 4286
Union Headquarters
Union contacts are as follows:
Communication Workers Union
CWU
150 The Broadway
Wimbledon
London, SW19 1RX
tel: 020 8971 7200
fax: 020 8971 7300
email: info@cwu.org
Communication Managers Association
CMA House
Ruscombe Business Park
Twyford, Reading
Berkshire. RG10 9JD
tel: 0118 934 2300
fax: 0118 934 2087
email: reception@cma.org.uk
External Contacts
Disability Rights Commission
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body set up by the Government to help secure civil rights for disabled people.
Disability Rights Commission (DRC) Helpline
Freepost MID 02164
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 9BR
tel: 08457 622 633
fax: 08457 778 878
textphone: 08457 622 644
email: DDAhelp@stra.sitel.co.uk
web: http://www.drc-gb.org
Jobcentre Plus - Disability Service Team
The Jobcentre Plus Disability Service Teams (DSTs) - formerly known as Placing, Assessment and Counselling Teams (PACTs) - provide information and advice to employers to support them in the recruitment, retention, training and career development of disabled people. The Jobcentre Plus also runs the Access to Work programme which provides practical advice and support to disabled people and their employers to help overcome work related obstacles resulting from disability.
London and South East Disability Service have operated a Freephone Helpline service that is available to any member of the public.
tel: FREEPHONE 0800 328 4933 Voice or Text
Opening times: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Website for contact details -
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Employers’ Forum on Disability
The Employers’ Forum on Disability (EFD) is the UK’s employers’ organisation focused on disability.
Employers’ Forum on Disability
Nutmeg House
60 Gainsford Street
London, SE1 2NY
tel: 020 7403 3020
fax: 020 7403 0404
textphone: 020 7403 3020 & 3570
email: efd@employers-forum.co.uk
Website address: http://www.employers-forum.co.uk
If you are unable to find the information you need or in the format you require, please contact the DAC -
Email - DAC@royalmail.com
