Attendance Allowance faces uncertain future

Added on Monday 8 Feb 2010

Fears remain on future of Attendance Allowance - The Government has once again indicated that Attendance Allowance may be rolled up into a national social care service, contributing to fears that the allowance may disappear.

Source: Disability Now

 

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