Clause 12

Orders of the Day — Disability Living Allowance and Disability Working Allowance Bill – in the House of Commons ar 7 Chwefror 1991.

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Disability Living Allowance

Allowance for those who need help looking after themselves. Not means tested.

Factsheet from RNID here: http://www.rnid.org.uk/html/factsheets/benefits_disability_allowance_and_deaf_people.htm

Official page from Department for Work and Pensions here: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits/disability_liv_allowance.asp

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