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“END CHILD FOOD POVERTY – NO CHILD SHOULD BE GOING HUNGRY” .. THE GOVERNMENT’S REPONSE

On November 3, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Marcus Rashford’s Petition; “End Child Food Poverty – No Child Should Be Going Hungry” received 1,113,889 signatures – here is the Government’s response: The Government has announced that it will spend £200 million per year to …

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HOW DOES THE BUDGET FAIL DISABLED PEOPLE?

On November 1, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

In Wednesday’s budget, despite the Chancellor increasing spending to all government departments, support for the poorest people in society including seven  million Disabled people was noticeable by its absence. For people working and in receipt …

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AUTUMN TRIGGERS AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT THEM

On October 30, 2021 By Disability Talk In News, Featured

From ‘Asthma UK’ We are well into autumn now –  the nights are drawing in and there’s a definite chill in the air. Some people with asthma find their symptoms get worse at this time of year, and …

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THE GOVERNMENT IS CONSIDERING MERGING ‘PIP’ & ‘UC’

On October 28, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

The Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey has said that the possibility of merging Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with Universal Credit is “on the table”. Responding to a question raised by Disability News Service at the Conservative …

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FLU JABS FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DEMENTIA

On October 26, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ Flu jabs for people affected by dementia Every year the flu vaccine saves lives by stopping thousands of people from becoming seriously ill from flu. This year, it’s more important than ever …

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CHIEF DISABILITY OFFICER CALLS FOR HELP TO FIGHT FOR FAIR ULTRA-LOW EMMISSION ZONE (ULEZ) EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED BLUE BADGE HOLDERS

On October 23, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

On the 25th of October, the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be expanded from the North to the South Circular Roads in London, imposing a daily charge of £12.50 on those with older vehicles. Although an …

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300,000 UNPAID CARERS AND 450,000 DISABLED PEOPLE TO SUFFER UNIVERSAL CREDIT CUT

On October 21, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Over 300,000 Disabled people’s unpaid carers, and 450,000 Disabled people and families with Disabled children, are among those who will face the £1,000 annual Universal Credit benefit cut which started last week. The Government is …

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CARING FOR THE CARERS: HELP US TO APPROACH GOVERNMENT AND SEEK ANSWERS

On October 19, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

UNPAID CARERS We will shortly begin to publish your thoughts on the SEVEN questions shown below. But we still want to hear from you. Our final dossier will be sent to Boris Johnson (and the …

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BAYWATCH 2021 RESULTS

On October 17, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From ‘Disabled Motoring UK’ We received a record 853 responses to our Baywatch survey this year and we would like to thank all those who completed the survey and supported the campaign. The results have …

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INSURANCES WITH A CAUSE: HOME INSURANCE & WHEELCHAIR INSURANCE

On October 8, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO GET A QUOTE PLEASE CLICK BELOW: HOME INSURANCE WHEELCHAIR INSURANCE ………………………………………………………………………………………….. HOME INSURANCE THAT HELPS THE HOMELESS Surewise, facilitated by Disability Talk, has unveiled its new Home Insurance offering in …

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