Can the infamous PIP be seen as a pesky seed in a bad apple? Every time PIP, the replacement for DLA, is mentioned it seems to invoke reactions either of worry, confusion, exasperation or all of these...
Read more about The introduction of Personal Independence Payment (or PIP).
Tag: Leaving home
Posted at: 14/11/2012 4:54 PM by Haz
I receive benefits, and I am concerned about how the DLA is going to be replaced by the PIP. I believe that the government doesn't recognise the impact that having no sight has on everyday life...
Read more about Benefits.
Tag: Leaving home
Posted at: 2/11/2012 10:30 AM by Haz
On the 1 September 2012, I'll be moving into my own flat in Norwich, Norfolk. The flat is situated in the Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind premises, so it means there are several benefits to living there...
Read more about Moving out on my own.
Tag: Leaving home
Posted at: 16/08/2012 3:40 PM by miss nomad
In my experience, progressive sight loss can make the transition into adulthood that bit more challenging. However, learning various basic skills can help young people maintain greater independence...
Read more about My introduction to using a white cane as a young person.
Tag: Leaving home
Posted at: 16/05/2012 7:35 PM by yorkshire lass
At the beginning of this year, I completed the final part of the assessment in my application to get a guide dog and I am now on the waiting list...
Read more about Guide dogs: the benefits.
Tag: Leaving home
Posted at: 13/04/2012 12:33 PM by small things writer