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BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DEMENTIA

On July 6, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ If you are living with dementia, or caring for someone with the condition, you may be eligible for some benefits if dementia affects your ability to work, or if you have …

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MORE THAN A MILLION UNPAID CARERS IN THE UK LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LINE, RESEARCH FINDS.

On July 6, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

The Carers Trust say that strain on the social care system, rising living costs and increased demand for care mean the situation for unpaid carers is worsening. Millions of unpaid carers across the country are …

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BENEFITS IF YOU ARE CARING FOR SOMEONE

On July 5, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Browse: Benefits and financial support if you’re caring for someone Find out what you could get Benefits calculators Check benefits and financial support you can get Benefits and financial support Carer’s Allowance Carer’s Credit Universal …

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ELIGIBLE PENSIONERS URGED TO CLAIM PENSION CREDIT TO HELP WITH COST OF LIVING

On July 4, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Pensioners and their loved ones are being urged to take up Pension Credit as new figures show an estimated £1.7 billion in benefit is being left unclaimed. Guy Opperman MP – Parliamentary Under-Secretary State at …

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DWP RULE CHANGE COULD SEE UNIVERSAL CREDIT CLAIMANTS MADE TO WORK LONGER HOURS

On July 3, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

A new Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rule change could see thousands of Universal Credit claimants made to work longer hours. Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey said she expected the change to come …

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DELIVERING CHANGE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE: FROM CHLOE SMITHMP

On July 2, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Minister for Disabled People, Chloe Smith delivers roundtable intervention at Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. New York Delivered June 2022 (Transcript of the speech, exactly …

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NEW STYLE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE: A DETAILED GUIDE

On July 1, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

More detailed information about New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for stakeholders and claimants. Overview If you are ill or have a health condition or disability that limits your ability to work you may …

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TRANSPORT (TRAINS) SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

On June 30, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

You can give National Rail train companies advance notice if you think you’ll need any help from staff. You can also check if a station has accessible facilities. Wheelchairs on trains On mainline (intercity, suburban and cross-country) trains …

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4.9 MILLION FEWER PEOPLE GAVE TO CHARITY LAST YEAR

On June 29, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From CAF (Charities Aid Foundation) Charitable giving in the UK: the latest post-pandemic insights The largest study of giving behaviour in the UK The UK Giving report explores people’s giving habits throughout the lockdowns of …

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THE STORY OF AN UNPAID CARER

On June 29, 2022 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

The Story of an Unpaid Carer Home Care Services with Abicare https://www.abicare.co.uk Recently we have celebrated carers Week – An annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, to highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and …

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