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Brexit and Service Dogs
By: A.C. As we enter the next few days of frenetic, bullish political rhetoric about Brexit, it would appear the bluster and scant regard for detail will affect those who need service dogs and have to travel between the UK … Continue reading
An Award for Isobel
By: A.C. Recently, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation based out at Suffolk House, Pitmedden Road, Dyce, ran a project called The Health & Humanitarian Awards, 2019. Our very own stalwart and long-serving volunteer. Isobel Hunter, who will be known to … Continue reading
Rudd Resigns
By: A.C. Amber Rudd has resigned from the UK Government Cabinet as the Secretary for Work and Pensions. From her actions and announcements in the past, she was not like her more flint-edged colleagues on the extreme right of … Continue reading
Dentists and Diabetes
By:A.C. It is often very difficult to get to grips with health statistics published in the “National” press & media as the statistics have been researched in England. However, I think that even in the absence of statistics or research … Continue reading
Social Security Scotland Jobs
By:A.C. It would appear that the Auditor for Scotland has some reservations, and some gold stars for the new Social Security Scotland. As reported on our Facebook Page and at the BBC it would appear that the new Agency has … Continue reading
Universal Credit
By: A.C. Our Facebook Page has featured articles from national media about Universal Credit, or the “pausing” of Universal Credit as Esther McVey and her colleagues change the benefits landscape, timetable and application process on a daily basis This situation makes … Continue reading
Neighbourhood Alert System
By: A.C. The following text originates from the Crime Reduction Unit of North –East Scotland Police Division of Police Scotland. “Police Scotland’s North East Division covers rural and urban areas in Moray, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City. Within the Division the … Continue reading
Assessment Changes
By: A.C. Those who follow our Facebook News Feed will have noticed the usual Gov.UK logo announcing Changes for Assessment (Work Capability Assessment) . This announcement, which took effect on 29 September, is not exactly being trumpeted by the Government. Maybe … Continue reading
New Scottish Welfare System- Where We Are And How To Get Involved.
By now you are probably aware that a certain amount of new powers over some benefits are being devolved to the Scottish Government. Our contributor A.C. recently wrote to the Scottish Government about the new powers. He brought to their attention … Continue reading
61 Year Old Amputee Declared “Fit For Work”
By: G.E. According to a story I came across a 61 year old amputee has been told he must look for work despite being unable to leave the house. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to remove a blood clot, in December … Continue reading