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HMRC New Pilot Scheme
HMRC are running a pilot to introduce a new service for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impediment. The pilot will run from 2 September 2013 until 31 October 2013 and a new online form is available to request a face to face appointment. HMRC Online Appointment Form Read More>>
Read MoreUKCoD AGM and Ageing with Deafness Conference
Notice has been given to Members of our Annual General Meeting which will be held at 12.30pm on Wednesday 16th October 2013, at The Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA. Our AGM will be part of our Ageing with Deafness Conference this year and will take place during the lunch break. This conference […]
Read MoreDisability Action Alliance
The Disability Action Alliance was set up by the Office for Disability Issues (ODI) and brings together disabled people’s organisations with organisations from the public, voluntary and private sectors, to work in partnership to deliver actions at a national and local level that make a real difference to the lives of disabled people. The Alliance […]
Read MoreRestrictions on the level of support available
Restrictions on the level of support available It seemed there was a change in 2013 in the way Access to Work decided how much financial support a deaf or deafblind person could get for communication support. This change was from providing financial support for whatever interpreting service the person needed; to a £30,000 interpreter salary […]
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