The West of England Centre for Inclusive Living (WECIL) is an organisation of disabled people working together to enable choice. We challenge the barriers to independent living through the delivery of high quality support and advice.
We provide a range of support services including peer support, direct payment support, payroll, mental health advocacy, benefits advice services, a Disabled People's helpline and care advocacy.
Locations we operate in
WECIL - 0117 947 9922 (helpline)
Link House, Kingswood, BS15 1TF
Services we Provide
Children and families
Overview
We deliver youth services for Disabled children and young people aged 5-25 are designed to be inclusive to all.
What we do
We hold a range of sessions for children and young people that are fully staffed by trained professionals who know how to meet the needs of Disabled children and young people.
Sessions are planned over the children and young people's interests.
Where we do it
Our services are delivered from our office in Kingswood.
How to access
If you are interested in finding out more or wish to arrange to attaned our service please contact:
Adviser: Lesley Scally
Email: Lesley.scally@wecil.co.uk
Phone: 0117 947 9922
Alternatively you can email:
Reception@wecil.co.uk
Disabledpeopleshelpline@wecil.co.uk
Finance, benefit and debt
Overview
We offer a comprehensive welfare benefits advice service including help with completing disability related claims forms and appeals.
What we do
Our service covers a broad range of issues relating to many aspects of disabled people’s lives including:
- financial
- health
- leisure
- travel and care
If you are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance (AA) or Personal Independent Payment (PIP) you could be entitled to other benefits.
Where we do it
All services are delivered from our Kingswood office.
How to access
To find out more about this service or to arrange to attend it please contact:
Adviser: Mike Harris
Email: mike.harris@wecil.co.uk
Phone: 0117 947 9922
Alternatively you can email:
Reception@wecil.co.uk
Disabledpeopleshelpline@wecil.co.uk
Mental health
Overview
The main focus of our mental health service is to ensure that people with mental health needs get access to the services they need, their rights are respected and their voices heard.
It also aims to reduce stigma and discrimination.
What we do
Services provided include:
• Providing sufficient information as to enable choice and liaising with other agencies.
• Providing information, advice and guidance in relation to employment, training and support.
• Group sessions supporting individuals, exploring what terms mean and looking at ways to uphold positive images.
Where we do it
All our services are delivered from our Kingswood office.
How to access
To find out more about this service or how to make use of it, please contact:
Adviser: Amber Williams
Email: amber.williams@wecil.co.uk
Phone: 0117 947 9922
Alternatively, you can email:
Reception@wecil.co.uk
Disabledpeopleshelpline@wecil.co.uk