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Focus: How migrants access benefits - 20 Jan 2012
The rules around access to states benefits by migrants are notoriously complicated and depend on their nationality.
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Benefits: Foreigners being paid £2bn a year and 5,000 claiming £42m in illegal handouts - 20 Jan 2012
More than £2billion is being claimed in benefits by foreigners every year, including thousands of illegal immigrants, figures reveal.
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Migrant benefits study published - 20 Jan 2012
The government has published its first ever estimates for the proportion of foreign-born people who are claiming working-age benefits in the UK.
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More than £2bn in benefits are paid out to foreigners each year - 19 Jan 2012
A fraud investigation has also revealed 5,000 illegals claimed handouts worth £42million to which they are not entitled.
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I left the Conservative party over its attacks on disabled people | Ollie Flitcroft - 18 Jan 2012
Plans to replace disability living allowance amount to an assault on disabled people's independence and equality Having been a member of the Conservative party since 1992 and a councillor from 2006, I decided to relinquish both of those positions in 2011. A big decision but one that I decided to make because of the government's endless attacks on disabled people and their right to independence ...
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Disabled students - 18 Jan 2012
As debate continues over welfare reforms, charities are concerned that disabled students will lose out Alaina Sonn is style-savvy and has an eye for colour. Passionate about fashion, she hopes to study for a degree in design and textiles. "I want the chance to learn more," she says. But Sonn, from Ross-on-Wye, has cerebral palsy and preparing for university won't be easy. On top of the usual ...
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UK & World News: Bid to force benefits trial lost - 17 Jan 2012
The coalition has avoided fresh embarrassment over its plans for a new disability allowance after making concessions.
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Receive our daily news briefing or weekly bulletin - 8 Jan 2012
Reach tens of thousands of people instantly by advertising with Ekklesia. Find out more This report, written by disabled people themselves, and based on an analysis of some 500 responses to the UK government's consultation on its planned Disability Living Allowance (DLA) changes and cuts, illustrates that the coalition's proposed 'reforms' lack both support and credibility.
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Cash cut fear over welfare reform - 6 Jan 2012
OVER £10 million is set to be taken from the most vulnerable people in Inverclyde every year as a result of new welfare reforms. Inverclyde Council has started to count the cost of cuts to the likes of disability living allowance, incapacity and housing benefit.
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Strolling to the bank from his taxpayer-funded home, the 'disabled' father who has claimed nearly £300,000 in benefits ... - 31 Dec 2011
Hassan Gilani from Croydon, South London, has received up to £110,000 in housing benefit on top of £70,000 in disability allowance from the UK taxpayer since 1997.
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Additional Resources
Disability living allowance video diaries | Society | guardian.co.uk
We asked for short video submissions from people who receive disability living allowance to tell us why it's important to them. This film brings together ...
FM/CFS/ME RESOURCES - UK Disability Living Allowance
Fibromyalgia (FM), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) information including symptoms, pain relief, treatments. Resources include: Awareness ...
Disability living allowance (DLA)
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Disability living allowance | Care guides
It is possible for someone to get disability living and allowance if:They have a physical disability (this also includes sensory disabilities like blindness) or a ...
Benefits and Health Information Service
Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance are two of the most important social security benefits in the UK. This site provides comprehensive ...
Disability Living Allowance | Health | Patient UK
Disability Living Allowance is a tax-free benefit for people under 65, including children, who have care needs or problems with getting about. If y...
Disability Living Allowance In The UK - Government Programs
In the United Kingdom, individuals who are suffering from disabilities may be eligible to receive Disability Living Allowance. Disability Living Allowance is a form ...
Reform of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) | Carers UK
Reform of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) In December 2010 the UK government launched a consultation on replacing Disability Living Allowance (DL...
Disability Living Allowance to be replaced | Carers UK
Disability Living Allowance to be replaced Carers UK has expressed concerns about the Government's plans to replace Disability Living Allowance, th...
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - RNIB
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit for people who need help with mobility or personal care or both. Find out who can claim DLA, how to apply and what ...
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