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Mencap Burview Hall Sunday Fun Afternoons
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Calling all children with disabilities and their families
Did you know that Burview Hall, Queens Road, Hersham/Weybridge opens every 2nd Sunday of the month from 2pm to 4pm to children with disabilities and their siblings?
For just £1 for the whole family you can use the very special facilities, including the sensory room and a large hall with a variety of games and activities where children can use up excess energy and meet other families.
For more information contact Jean Rigden on 01932 225747, or just turn up for the Sunday Fun Afternoon on 9th Dec, 15th Jan, 10th Feb, 9th March and 15th April.
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Are you Entitled?
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Are you Entitled?
Many people are missing out on benefits to which they are entitled.
There is a website available that gives you a simple calculator to work out how much you can possibly claim, set to the 2007/08 rates. The site is free and no personal information is required.
www.entitledto.co.uk
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Warm Improvements
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Warm Improvements
Do you own your own home or rent from a private landlord? If so, you could qualify for a Warm Front Grant of up to £2700 from the Government to help you prepare for winter.
You may qualify if you receive an income related or disability-related benefit and you:
- Have a child under 16
- Are pregnant
- Are 60 or over
- Are disabled or long-term ill
For further information contact The Warm Front Team on 0800 316 2814
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Carers Allowance
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Carers Allowance
The earning allowance for Carers Allowance was increased on 1st October this year. The allowance (the amount you can earn and still claim Carers Allowance) has been changed from £87 to £95 per week.
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DID YOU KNOW?
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1.3 Million carers are over the age of 65
The main carers benefit is Carers Allowance - is £48.65 for a minimum of 35 hours, equivalent to £1.39 per hour
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One in ten adults in the UK is a carer
People providing high levels of care are twice as likely to be permanently sick or disabled
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There are almost six million carers in the UK
Every year 2 million people take on new caring responsibilities
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Links
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