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What we’re looking for in the 2015 Emergency Budget

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On Wednesday the Chancellor will deliver his Emergency Budget before the House of Commons, presenting him with the opportunity to set the tone and underline the priorities for the Conservative Government in the new Parliament. The Chancellor is expected to detail how the pledges set out in the Conservative manifesto will be brought into legislation … Continue reading What we’re looking for in the 2015 Emergency Budget

The Emergency Budget 2015 – what we learnt

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As commentators continue to try and make sense of Wednesday’s Emergency Budget, what did we learn about the implications of the Chancellor’s statement for disabled people? Meeting the extra costs of disability – DLA/PIP and tax credits Despite setting out details of how he planned to find £12bn of savings in the welfare budget, on … Continue reading The Emergency Budget 2015 – what we learnt

“I get one bath a week, and I often sleep in my clothes”– Rebecca’s story

It took me 30 years to make myself heard – World Voice Day

Virgin Media Business’s VOOM: vote for your favourite disability product pitch

Recruiting personal assistants means I can live my life how I want to – Nadia

“I have always strived to be as independent as possible, but it hasn’t always been straightforward”

“I have a love-hate relationship with my benefits”

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Josie, from Bristol, was a nurse until 2008 where she developed a number of impairments which affect her health and mobility. She has most recently been diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation, a condition which affects immunity and increases the chances of anaphylaxis attacks. In this blog, she talks about her journey of getting different benefits … Continue reading “I have a love-hate relationship with my benefits”

How can the next government ensure disabled people have the support to live independently?

How to employ your own Personal Assistant (PA)

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We’ve produced a new video featuring  five top tips for employing a Personal Assistant. 1) Decide what support you need to live the life you want Make sure you have a think about the number of hours of support that you need. You also need to decide whether you need to recruit more than one … Continue reading How to employ your own Personal Assistant (PA)




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