Equal Lives is a Disabled Persons’ Organisation (DPO) set up in 1996, operating across Norfolk and Suffolk. We are proudly user-led, with over 50% of our staff and volunteers and 80% of our trustees identifying as Disabled.

All our services are designed to empower Disabled people to overcome barriers to independence and have choice and control over their lives.

Our services consist of:

Information, Advice and Advocacy - These services are available to Disabled people and people experiencing mental health issues (18+).

We have knowledge and expertise in a range of areas including:

* Welfare rights and disability benefits
* Assessment of health and social care needs
* Personal budgets and direct payments
* Rights and entitlements
* Other issues related to disability and employment

Area covered: Norfolk

Direct Payment and Payroll Services - Between our Suffolk Independent Living and Payroll services, we advise and process payrolls for Direct Payment recipients in Suffolk, and some Personal Health Budget recipients in Norfolk.

Area covered: Suffolk / Norfolk

Shopmobility - this service is located on the Level -1 car park within Chantry Place shopping centre, where you can borrow a mobility scooter, wheelchair or power-chair from us for FREE!

Area covered: Norwich