Articles, tagged with "disability living allowance", page 1
19th May 2011
Anyone who received the Higher Rate Component of the DLA (Disability Living Allowance) is entitled to become a part of the Motability Scheme. Motability cars are brand new vehicles, which have been modified to make driving or transport easier for individu...
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Author:
Amelia Hudson
29th March 2011
Although there are no legal restrictions on driving quad bikes over private land and a blanket ban on driving quad bikes - or any vehicle - over public land such as parks and commons, the law applying to driving quad bikes on the open road is a little mor...
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Author:
keithknowles
28th February 2011
Before you start to drive, you must:
Hold a valid, provisional driving licence for Great Britain or Northern Ireland
Make sure that any vehicle you drive is roadworthy and properly taxed and insured
It is important to learn safe driving practice fr...
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Author:
John graham
24th February 2011
If you are receiving the Higher Rate Component of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA), you may have heard the Motability scheme mentioned. You are no doubt aware that it allows you to take advantage of a new vehicle, but to what extent? Do you have to p...
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HP Articles
22nd December 2010
The Halifax retirement mortgage or as it is officially called by the Halifax, the Halifax Retirement Home Plan is an interest only mortgage that is available to those that are aged 65 and over. Because the Halifax retirement mortgage is for those retired ...
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Author:
Lucy
14th December 2010
The UK government has implemented many schemes with a view to making everyday life easier and more accessible for people living with a disability. One such scheme is the Disabled Facilities Grant, which is a local council grant to help you with the cost o...
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Author:
MarcusTaylor
10th December 2010
Caring for a disabled child is not only time consuming but places considerable emotional and economic strain on a family. To minimise the financial burden, it is important that families check that they are receiving the state benefits that their child is ...
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Author:
jimmyedge
11th November 2010
It’s nice to see car dealers buying into the good side of the UK benefits culture. Vauxhall dealerships taking part in the Motability scheme, a countrywide initiative focused on translating the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance...
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Author:
Amelia Hudson
27th August 2010
The Vauxhall motability initiative is one of the most unreservedly excellent pieces of charitable work we’ve seen in a long time. The motability scheme allows disabled persons access to modern, reliable vehicles – and lets them insure up to two second dri...
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Author:
Amelia Hudson
21st July 2010
The motability car scheme started in 1978 in response to an imbalance in car ownership and a lack of independence for disabled people. Whilst most households had a car in the 1970's, many disabled people were at a disadvantage and dependant on other peopl...
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Author:
MarcusTaylor
21st July 2010
Unemployment is the most challenging problem in today's world. It creates a scary picture to think of the number of people who are unemployed, a whopping 10 percent of the working population are unemployed. It has affected the economic structure badly.
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Author:
Kirthy
23rd June 2010
We are all very aware that saving energy is great for the environment as well as saving us some much needed pennies in these tricky economic times. But how do we save energy?
There are many ways you can save energy at home and thanks to the governm...
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Author:
Carolyn Clayton
22nd June 2010
For people with disabilities, the internet has proved an invaluable tool for finding vital information quickly. Whether it's a matter of knowing your legal rights, learning about discrimination or finding out about holidays, accommodation, or financial he...
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Author:
MarcusTaylor
03rd June 2010
We are all very aware that saving energy is great for the environment as well as saving us some much needed pennies in these tricky economic times. But how do we save energy?
There are many ways you can save energy at home and thanks to the governm...
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Author:
Carolyn Clayton
30th April 2010
Appearing for driving theory test - Wait and read this!!!
Passing your driving theory test is your first step towards being a safe driver on the road. You need to know few things before you appear for the driving theory test
Minimum ages and rules:
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Author:
John graham