Disability Living Allowance replaced by PIP scheme
BBC News
Major changes to disability benefits for new claimants are being introduced in the north of England, as Personal Independence Payments begin to replace Disability Living Allowance.
NHS reforms: ‘we need people to see why we have to change things’
The Guardian
Five leaders of the clinical commissioning groups created by the coalition’s NHS shakeup explain how the new bodies are using their powers to tackle key issues confronting the NHS.
£1m for service users to help train up personal assistants
Community Care Blog
People who employ personal assistants can apply for a grant from the Workforce Development Fund to support the cost of learning and development for both themselves and their personal assistants.
Olympics were a ‘missed opportunity’ to engage young volunteers
Civil Society
Organisations have ‘missed the opportunity’ of the Olympics to inspire young people to volunteer, claims Joe Saxton from nfpSynergy.
Law Commission starts review of charity law
Third Sector
The Law Commission has started its long-awaited review into aspects of charity law.
App’s a great way to raise hospice cash
Yellow Advertiser
Four students turned £250 into more than £1,000 with a new game they issued as a desktop app, as part of a fundraising scheme for St Francis Hospice in Havering-atte-Bower.
Judith is an ambassador for St Ann’s Hospice
Messenger
St Ann’s Hospice shares its experiences through a team of volunteer ambassadors like Judith Lacy, from Altrincham, who gives talks to the public.
Buy Loros booklet and help hospice
Leicester Mercury
Caroline Wessel, known for her histories of Leicestershire villages, has written a booklet on the first 25 years of LOROS hospice.
Haverhill: Hospice outreach centre gets green light
EADT24
St Nicholas Hospice Care has been given the go ahead to convert a former community centre into an outreach service.
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