willnotbesilenced
09-03-2010, 12:48 PM
I have just mentioned this in another thread, but I do believe it is
IMPORTANT enough to merit its own thread, whilst this would affect
the most vulnerable members of our society.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Action to save attendance allowance
Responding to the UK Government's proposals to abolish attendance allowance and disability living allowance Bill Kidd MSP for Glasgow has expressed concern that this will result in many vulnerable member's of society losing out as a result of it's abolition.
Attendence allowance is a tax free benefit for people with physical or mental disabilities or who are deaf, blind or partially sighted and who need assistance, for example with personal care.
For many people Attendance Allowance has become a lifeline and has enabled them to receive the care they require, without it many people would find it hard to survive with the pressures that their condition has brought.
However the UK Government has proposed scrapping the allowances in favour of centralising the funds, a move which many say is in order to plug an ever growing funding black hole at the centre of social services in England.
As a result numerous charities such as the well respected Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) have expressed serious concern over the proposals and are actively campaigning to save the attendance allowance.
Commenting on the proposals Bill Kidd MSP said:
"As we have seen faced with the need to cut costs the UK Government has once again opted to punish those most in need of assistance. It is little surprise that this 'Labour' Government has lost the trust of the people when we see it attempt to remove the very help which so many rely upon for their health and wellbeing.more
http://disabilitymessageboard.blogspot.com/2009/09/action-to-save-attendance-allowance.html
IMPORTANT enough to merit its own thread, whilst this would affect
the most vulnerable members of our society.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Action to save attendance allowance
Responding to the UK Government's proposals to abolish attendance allowance and disability living allowance Bill Kidd MSP for Glasgow has expressed concern that this will result in many vulnerable member's of society losing out as a result of it's abolition.
Attendence allowance is a tax free benefit for people with physical or mental disabilities or who are deaf, blind or partially sighted and who need assistance, for example with personal care.
For many people Attendance Allowance has become a lifeline and has enabled them to receive the care they require, without it many people would find it hard to survive with the pressures that their condition has brought.
However the UK Government has proposed scrapping the allowances in favour of centralising the funds, a move which many say is in order to plug an ever growing funding black hole at the centre of social services in England.
As a result numerous charities such as the well respected Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) have expressed serious concern over the proposals and are actively campaigning to save the attendance allowance.
Commenting on the proposals Bill Kidd MSP said:
"As we have seen faced with the need to cut costs the UK Government has once again opted to punish those most in need of assistance. It is little surprise that this 'Labour' Government has lost the trust of the people when we see it attempt to remove the very help which so many rely upon for their health and wellbeing.more
http://disabilitymessageboard.blogspot.com/2009/09/action-to-save-attendance-allowance.html