Consultation Responses

We respond to a wide range of consultation responses each year. These are mostly responses to government consultation documents. We are limited in the number of responses we can do. We will not list them all here but we will post important responses on this page.

If there is something you can’t find then please contact Patrick Malone.

Consultation Responses:

PIP Independent Review of the Assessment Process (NI) - Call for Evidence (March 2018)
DoF Briefing on NI Budgetary Outlook - Disability Actions Response - (January 2018)
HSCT Financial Planning - Savings Plan 2017 Disability Action Response (October 2017)
Draft Programme for Government Framework 2016 to 2021 Disability Action Response (July 2016)
Draft Programme for Government Indicator 42 - Disability Actions Response (December 2016)
Health and Social Care Transformation Consultation Response Questionnaire (February 2016)
Response to DHSSPS and DoJ Consultation on Mental Capacity Bill (September 2014)
Who Cares the Future of Social Care and Support Disability Action Consultation Response (March 2013)

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We have been working at pace to break this data down and provide an overview of how COVID-19 is really affecting our community.
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Policy priorities

These are the policy areas that we think are the most important. We can’t do everything so we have to prioritise the issues we are working on.
Briefing Papers

Briefing Papers aim to add to debate on issues and inform policy development.

Contact Us

Office contact details
Disability Action Transport Scheme

Do you have difficulty using public transport? Disability Action Transport Scheme (DATS) is a fully accessible mode of transport that will allow you to travel within your local town.
About us

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The Management Team

Our Management Team have a wealth of experience and ensure that the charity's mission, vision and strategic objectives are met.
Help with Training

Are you between 16 and 22 and are looking for support in education and training to achieve your goals? Our team can help!
Driving Assessment

More detail on a driving assessment and what is involved.
Driving Lessons

Learning or re-learning to drive can be a daunting experience but don’t worry, here at Disability Action we have a team of dedicated staff that will support you along every step of the way.
Help to find work and help to find suitable candidates

Looking for and trying to get a new job, from updating CVs to knowing how to prepare for interviews, can be a bit overwhelming. Disability Action's Job Match works with local employers of all sizes, to help disabled people get the new job they are looking for.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Assessments

We undertake driving assessments on behalf of Driver Vehicle Agency (DVA), Motability and for private clients.