Parents of children with disabilities occupy Polish CARL
Parents who cannot get by on the pittance paid by the government to care for people with disabilities take action.
30 Mar 2014
News
New Beacon Counselling centre will provide much needed support for local people – Mark Hunter MP
Mark Hunter, local MP, officially opened Beacon Counselling's new centre at 53 Greek Street last Friday, 21st March, which will provide support for 400 adults each year through counselling and related services.
30 Mar 2014
Scots MPs suggest 5 key WCA reforms
Scottish Parliament MPs have suggested five changes on improving the Work Capability Assessments to Iain Duncan Smith. A letter published yesterday, outlines five changes the Department of Work and Pensions should make:
25 Mar 2014
What Budget 2014 means for carers
This briefing is a short summary of the major areas of the ways in which the March 2014 Budget will affect carers and their families. Whilst announcing some elements of a more favourable economic forecast, the Chancellor also confirmed that spending reductions will continue for at least the next five years including the planned introduction of a cap on total welfare spending. Alongside a number of changes to tax and duties, the Chancellor also announced additional support for savers, new flexibility on accessing private pension pots and a small increase in the Carer's Allowance earnings limit.
24 Mar 2014
Turn Up and Go service for disabled customers
'Turn up and Go' service means that disabled people needing assistance can simply arrive at stations and have staff help them without being asked to book in advance. The 'Turn up and Go' service is already in place on London Underground
24 Mar 2014
Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs)complex
If you need more than 13 prescribed medicines each year, you could save money with a 12-month PPC.
23 Mar 2014