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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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From the ‘British Lung Foundation’ As we enter October, the weather is starting to change, central heating is being switched on and people are digging out their warmer clothes. Another important way to start getting winter-ready …