Pathways

Not getting the benefits you think you are entitled to?

Our Pathways service provides information, advice, advocacy and representation for disabled adults (over the age of 18) living in the Richmond Borough. We can work with you to navigate complex information and address a range of issues, including:

Housing – help with rent arrears, disrepair, homelessness, re-housing, antisocial behaviour, disputes, challenging discrimination, adaptations, possessions, discretionary housing payments and others

Benefits – support for appeals and tribunals in relation to benefits such as Job Seekers Allowance, Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payments, Housing Benefits

Health and Social Care – advice around the health and social care system, community care charges, disputes with professionals and support for medical assessments

Our Pathways service is currently closed to new referrals due to high demand. We will update this page when we are able to open the waiting list.

Download the Pathways Leaflet

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We can support you to:

Understand processes and timescales
Connect with other services, make referrals or write letters on your behalf
Complete forms and make requests for extended deadlines
Access information and resources (e.g. guides and top tips to enable you to access services yourself)
Gather necessary information and evidence including writing to GPs/other professionals
Prepare for appeals and attend meetings and tribunals with you and speaking on your behalf

Our aim is to provide you with options, advice, information and guidance to empower you to access services. We work in a very personalised way to provide the support you need at a pace that suits you, step by step.

Please note our service is accessible for all, including Deaf or hearing-impaired clients and we can provide BSL interpretation in person or via Sign Live.

"The pathways service helped me so much in getting the grants and benefits I needed and was otherwise unaware that I was entitled to. These resources changed my life and enabled me to live a better standard of life. I was given a lot of support in shifting from hidden homelessness to independent living and for this I will be forever grateful."

Luna, Pathways client

Advice Quality Standard

We hold the Advice Quality Standard for the Pathways Service, which provides you with assurance that the we have met certain criteria that demonstrate a commitment to quality.

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Get in touch

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Emily John

Lead Pathways Caseworker

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Georgia Wukovich

Pathways Caseworker

Ruils Independent Living