Projects, partners and sponsors
New Forest Disability is proud of its long history in delivering funded services and projects. Whether in partnership with other organisations or as a sole provider, we consistently achieve a high level of service.
Just Got Home service
Since 2018, we have worked in partnership with New Forest District Council to support inpatients at Lymington New Forest Hospital through our Just Got Home service.
We identify what someone might need to maintain or improve their independence, safety and quality of life at home, then help to put those things in place.
Independence Matters service
Since 2017, we have worked in partnership with New Forest District Council to help people with Disabled Facilities Grants through the Independence Matters service.
We provide advice on home adaptations, kick-starting the application process and on loans for essential home repairs.
Henry Smith Foundation
We supported work/Tribunal Casework with the Henry Smith Charity in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and from 2021-2022.
Hampshire County Council
From 2008 to 2018 we provided information and advice to patients at Lymington New Forest Hospital.
Expansion support
In 2019 we received support for our expansion programme by Lymington & Pennington Town Council's 'Big Pot'.
National Emergencies Trust
In April and December 2020, we supported Covid-19 work with the National Emergencies Trust.
Community Justice Fund
In 2020 we supported work with the Community Justice Fund during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sovereign
From 2015-2017 we hosted pop-up information and advice sessions within a variety of Sovereign Housing properties.
Southern Health
From 2013 to 2017, in partnership with Southern Health Foundation Trust & West Hants Clinical Commissioning Group, we supported inpatients with the transition home to reduce readmissions, arranged practical support to avoid delayed discharges and provided an advocacy service for inpatients.
Zurich Community Trust
From 2015 to 2016 Zurich Community Trust provided support to expand our outreach service.
Barker Mill Foundation
From 2015 to 2016 Barker-Mill Foundation supported us to bring outreach support to Marchwood.
HIWCF
From 2014 to 2015, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation provided a pilot befriending service.
Big Lottery Fund
From 2015-2016, through Stronger Communities and Healthier and More Active People and Communities funding, we delivered an outreach programme to provide information across the New Forest, including more rural and semi-rural areas.
We held pop-up advice hubs on village greens, in tea rooms, garden centres, pubs, churches, community shops and post offices. We established links with community leaders who, in turn, became community champions – future conduits for information to disseminate within their local communities.
New Forest Advice Network
From 2013 to 2015, we were part of a group of 5 very different voluntary sector organisations, working together to provide improved access to more efficient and effective advice services across the New Forest.
As well as being a partner, New Forest Disability Information Service led on the promotion of this Network. The New Forest Advice Network was comprised of: Citizens Advice (NF), New Forest Disability Information Service, Age Concern (NF), It’s Your Choice and Community First (NF).
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