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Sheffield family exempted from 'bedroom tax' |
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The family were originally told by Sheffield Council they would have to pay the tax because their children could share a bedroom, despite one of them being severely disabled and the fact they were actually moved to a bigger property only last year, because their daughter needed her own room. Earlier this year, they were warned they would have to pay the bedroom tax or move to a small home.
The Sheffield Law Centre successfully argued the 'tax', which came into effect this month, was a breach of the family's human rights because they were not being treated differently from non-disabled families, despite the impact of the bedroom tax being worse on them than families where children can share a room.
The verdict means the family, who declined to be named, will now not be penalised by the bedroom tax.
Douglas Johnson, of Sheffield Law Centre said: "The whole point of Sheffield Council rehousing this family in 2012 was because they genuinely realised the need for adequate housing."
For full story from the press pease click here.
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National organisations finally speaking up |
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Please find below links to two stories which, finally, show that some of the national organisations have noticed what Disability Cornwall and others have been saying for months, that the 'cumulative effect' of all the benefit cuts will hit many disabled people extremely and unfairly hard.
www.demos.co.uk/publications/destinationunknowndisability
www.scope.org.uk/news/disabled-people-set-lose-283bn-support-2018
If you are affected by the benefit cuts, please contact your MP and our template letter can help you with what to say.
Template Letter
As always, if you are worried about your personal circumstances and benefit entitlements, please call DIAL.
T: 01736 759500
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The new Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was introduced this month as a replacement for the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people aged between 16 and 64 years of age.
New claims can be made from June 2013, but for current DLA claimants who are experiencing no changes to their circumstances or who do not have a fixed period award, they will not be contacted about migrating onto PIP until 2015 at the earliest.
If you have any concerns about PIP, your current DLA, or any other entitlement, please contact DIAL.
T: 01736 759500
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Disability Rights UK have issued press release concerning a current legal challenge to the Government about the introduction of PIP. You can read about it here:
http://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/2013/april/we-support-pip-mobility-court-case
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Papworth Trust offering free respite holidays |
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Charity Papworth Trust is offering free respite holidays to disabled people and their families thanks to £2 million from the Big Lottery.
Often, a typical 'respite' is where the disabled person goes away while their family stays at home. The Trust's respite holidays are unique because they offer a chance for the whole family to together have a supported break, without the pressures of everyday life.
Photo of Jimmy Doherty and the 3 young people left to right: Luke, Lucy and Sophie, who featured in the Channel 4, Secret Millions programme.
A pilot for the new holiday service was recently shown on Channel 4's The Secret Millions. Luke, 19, from Peterborough took part in the filming with his parents Chris and Jane. Luke has down's syndrome and was quite shy at first. Since the respite holiday he has become much more independent, taking part in local amateur dramatics and setting his sights on a role in the BBC Soap, EastEnders one day.
Please contact Charity Papworth Trust for further information.
T: 0800 952 5000
www.papworth.org.uk/kerryfarm
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Consolor Ltd Demonstrating Products |
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Consolor Ltd will be demonstrating some of the products and services they provide at the Cornwall Mobility Centre on Tuesday 23 April 2013, from 10am – 3pm.
Refreshments available. Samples of the following products will be available for people to try.
1. Delfi (photo above) and Sharky seating system for children and adults.
2. Vakuform Lying Support System, the seat frame lining for whole body protection and to realign posture
3. Clozitt toilet and shower chairs for children and adults.
4. Zitzi car seats, including a footrests and turntable.
Please contact Cornwall Mobility Center if you need more information.
T: 01872 254920
www.consolor.co.uk
www.cornwallmobilitycentre.co.uk
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Laurence Clark Exeter Tour Dates |
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For more information about this tour please see the below website
www.laurenceclark.co.uk
Tickets should be available to buy from Tuesday 16th April 2013
by either booking online at the below link or by calling the box office on the number below.
www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
T: 01392 667080
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Wadebridge Carers Forum Change Of Venue |
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For any questions please contact Jeanette Toy
T: 01872 274586
M. 07763 668697
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Possible nuisance telephone calls |
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We have been made aware of some possible nuisance telephone calls from a company purporting to offer a type of 'massage pulse therapy', which alleges to provide all kinds of miraculous results including allowing people with paralysis to walk! Please be on your guard should you receive one of these calls. |
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Have your say on Transport Issues |
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If you have health problems or if you are/have carers this is a chance for you to have your say on transport issues.
Cornwall Rural Community Council is conducting a survey to identify transport issues affecting people with health problems and their carers. The information will be used to create a report circulated to Cornwall Council, NHS Kernow (previously Cornwall PCT) and Voluntary Organisations involved in health and/or transport issues.
Please complete the survey at the below link
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FMWGC7V
The closing date for the survey is 3 May 2013.
If you require any further information or if you would like a hard copy of the questionnaire posted please contact Sharon Davey from Cornwall Rural Community Council
T: 01872 243535
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Carers Forum Meetings 2013 |
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For further details please contact
Jeanette Toy, Carers Rights
T: 01872 274586
M: 07763668697
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