News | 21 May 2013

Help us raise £20,000 to support disabled people

Help us raise £20,000 to support disabled people AbilityNet’s biggest ever Look No Hands! fundraising campaign runs from 13-17 May. Our goal is to raise £20,000 to help disabled people get more from computers and the internet by supporting our free helpline, free factsheets and our unique IT Can Help Home Visit Service. To find

News | 16 May 2013

The Welfare Reform Bill became law in March 2012 It means benefits are changing

The Welfare Reform Bill became law in March 2012. It means benefits are changing 1. Universal Credit – The introduction of a new single benefit, called Universal Credit, which will replace all means tested benefits. 2. Cap on Benefits – A cap on the total benefits paid to out of work households based on the

News | 13 May 2013

‘Help to Live at Home’ Do you want to know more about what care and support options are available. If so, Somerset Care, a leading not-for-profit provider supporting people to live independently across the South of England, can help you. Somerset Care delivers support and care services on behalf of Wiltshire Council, NHS Wiltshire and

News | 30 April 2013

Shingles vaccine to be routine for people in their 70s

Shingles vaccine to be routine for people in their 70s People in their 70s across the UK will be offered a vaccine against shingles from this September. Experts have been recommending routine immunisation against the disease, which causes a painful rash, for some years. The government-led programme will target 70, 78 and 79-year-olds in the