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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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THE FLU VACCINE AND YOUR LUNG CONDITION

On October 6, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

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 …

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IMPROVING THE LIVES OF DISABLED PEOPLE THROUGH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

On October 4, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

Millennium Community Solutions (MCS) is a community interest company (CIC) based in London, we are dedicated to improving the lives of disabled people living in the capital through Assistive Technology. MCS was founded by Rev Gail …

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LIVING WITH DEMENTIA; MY LIFE, MY GOALS

On October 2, 2021 By Disability Talk In Featured, News

From the ‘Alzheimer’s Society’ A new self-help guide to setting and reaching goals that matter to you Dementia can bring a lot of changes to a person’s life. Working on a goal can have a …

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