You cannot make a claim for Severe Disablement Allowance (SDA) any more. People on SDA will usually be getting some Income Support as well. People on Severe Disablement Allowance are being transferred onto Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
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More than 500 downloads for DSActive Health Swap app
A new app designed to help people with Down’s syndrome make healthier eating and exercise choices, has been downloaded more than 500 times in its first three weeks. Created by our <a href="http…
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New NICE guidance on growing older
Earlier this year, the DSA was pleased to be involved in shaping new guidance around growing older with a learning disability. We responded to a National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NIC…
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We know the secret to a happy marriage
Tommy and Maryanne Pilling say they know the secret to a happy marriage – “I love my Tommy, he is my husband. We do lots of things together and he is my best friend”. The couple have jus…
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