The new Signpost Service is being provided by the Disability Forum in conjunction with the Basingstoke Discovery Centre. It aims to guide disabled people, their carers, friends and family to the right source of information and advice, for example on housing, benefits and transport. It is available at the Discovery Centre on the first Tuesday of the month from 10.00am to 1.30pm.

Maria said: “I applaud the Disability Forum and the Discovery Centre for piloting this Signpost Service. It can sometimes be difficult for disabled people and their families and carers to find the right place to go for advice and information. This Service will help to ensure that it is easier for them to access the information they need.”

She added: “It is important that disabled people and their carers in the Basingstoke area are made aware of this Service and use it to find out where to go for help and advice.  I wish the Disability Forum much success with this new venture.”