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Blind Person's Allowance is an extra amount you can earn before paying tax - what you'll get, eligibility, how to apply and how to transfer your allowance
Blind Person’s Allowance is an extra amount of tax-free allowance. It…
Blind Person’s Allowance is added to your yearly Personal Allowance - the…
England and Wales You can claim Blind Person’s Allowance if both of the…
Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to claim. HMRC Telephone: 0300 200…
You can transfer your Blind Person’s Allowance to your spouse or civil…
Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
As a disabled person, you have rights to protect you from discrimination.…
It’s against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of…
It’s against the law for a school or other education provider to treat…
If you’re being questioned or interviewed at a police station you have…
The Equality Act 2010 protects you from discrimination. It provides legal…
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An overview of the NHS diabetic eye screening (DES) programme, its services and contact information.
The eyesight rules to pass your driving test and for whenever you're driving.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Stout on 18 June 2024.
You may need to tell DVLA if you have a medical condition affecting one or both eyes - report it online or download a form to let them know
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
Training and continuing professional development (CPD) for people working in the diabetic eye screening (DES) programme in England.
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