With councils gearing up to take on responsibility for public health, the issue is provoking much debate. A recent article on the local government network discussing the changes certainly prompted some strong reactions.
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Smartphone app used for disability benefits in Washington
Smartphone app offers help for people seeking disability benefits
By Aaron Leitko, Published: October 10
In trying times it’s nice to know there’s a place to turn for answers: your smartphone. The Advocator Group, an organization that helps Americans obtain disability benefits, has released a new smartphone app, “Disability Answers,” to help people with debilitating health conditions and their families handle the bureaucratic minefield surrounding Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicare eligibility.
Please help Aberdeen get more wheelchairs and scooters
Disability charity chasing more mobility scooters
Shopmobility Aberdeen hoping to benefit from RBS CommunityForce initiative.
By Danny Law 08 October 2011 09:00 BST
Help: Shopmobility Aberdeen provide scooters and wheelchairs for people with limited mobility.
An Aberdeen disability charity wants to extend its services with the help of a £6000 grant.
Shopmobility Aberdeen lends powered and manual wheelchairs and scooters for use throughout the city centre to people who have long-term disabilities or illnesses.
