DIAL South Essex is unique in the fact that it deals with problems relating to all disabilities (physical, sensory, mental health and learning difficulties) and disability issues by people who are disabled. We currently offer an information, advice, support, advocacy and guidance service to local disabled people, assisting them with a number of topics related to disability. We provide advice and information on a wide range of issues affecting disabled people of any age. Our volunteers understand the problems that can be encountered, as many have been in the same situation themselves. This enables them to give advice with understanding and we feel that this puts us in a better position to give a quality, specialist service to disabled people.