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4 December 2013 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. KDC are holding a free information seminar on how to take care of someone with a learning disability when you are no longer around – by setting up a trust or making a suitable will. We have invited a local solicitor with experience of drafting wills and trusts … Read more

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Are you a family carer of an adult with a learning disability who is aged 16 or over? Do you want to know more about applying for Personal Independence Payment, which is replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA)? These free sessions will give family carers the confidence and information they need to support their relative with … Read more

KDC enjoyed a very successful day at the Knowsley Flower Show on Sunday 4 August. Pictured are Dot Ashton (left) and Colette Salt who were on hand to with lots of information and advice for people needing help around a range of disability-related issues.

Consultation on PIP Assessment – another chance to have your say   The DWP has received feedback from some disabled people and their organisations saying that they are unhappy with the changes that have been made to the assessment criteria for the Moving around activity. They are seeking further views and you have another opportunity … Read more

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