We work with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to give free help. If you have a health problem, we can support you with work or benefits.

The service runs every 1st Friday and 3rd Wednesday of the month at Foundry: School Hill.

The DWP's Patient Advice Service is available through Foundry. Supporting people with health problems or disabilities.

The DWP Patient Advice Service can help those:

• Struggling with work
• Suffering changes in their jobs
• Unsure about the work options.

This free service offers advice about training, benefits, or finding a new job. To make managing work and health easier for you.

Are you:

• Unsure about working because of your health?
• Worried about losing your job because of your health condition?
• Unsure of work goals or help that is available to you?

Do you:

• Need advice on how to talk to your employer about your health condition?
• Need help changing career because of a new health condition?
• Want to explore available work options, training or voluntary opportunities?

Not sure where to start?... then the DWP Patient Advice Service may be able to help!

• Guidance on conversations about health and work.
• Support with CVs, job applications, and training opportunities.
• Information about reasonable workplace adjustments.

Every 1st Friday and 3rd Wednesday of the month

Foundry: School Hill

You can book an appointment for the DWP Patient Advice Service online using Anima.

If you can’t use Anima, call 01273 480888, select Option 2, or contact a social prescriber on 07429 345490.

We are here to help!