As part of their plans to reform and streamline the Welfare system the UK Government have announced proposed changes to Disability Living Allowance. They plan to replace it, for people of working age, in 2013/14 with a new benefit – Personal Independence Payment that they see as maintaining the key principles of DLA, providing cash to help people with disabilities to help them overcome the barriers that prevent them from participating fully in everyday life. The plans are still being drawn up and the UK government have issued a consultation document and you have until 14 February 2011 for you to respond to. You can find the document on:
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/dla-reform-consultation.pdf or you can ask for one by telephoning 020 7449 7688 and leaving your details.
Until the review is complete there are no changes in the current process. Once the changes are announced we will bring you information on how they will affect carers in Fife and those they care for – so watch this space!
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