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Disability Living Allowance for adults
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What is the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults?
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit paid to people who have a long-term illness or disability and who are under pension age. The illness or disability should have a significant impact on the way a person can care for himself or herself or move around.
Attendance Allowance
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If you are of pensionable age and have a sight problem you will probably have extra expenses, such as taxis or help at home. Attendance Allowance (AA) can help you with these additional costs.
Disability Living Allowance for children
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What is Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children?
DLA is to help pay for the additional costs of your child’s long term health condition or disability. The benefit is split in to two parts, care and mobility or a combination of the two and is paid for your child up to the age of 16 years old.
Personal Independence Payment
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What is Personal Independence Payment (PIP)?
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit paid to people to help pay for the additional costs of a disability or long-term illness. PIP was introduced in 2013 to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA). You can no longer apply for DLA over the age of 16 and anyone receiving DLA will be moved across onto PIP. For young people under the age of 16, the DLA for children is still in place.
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Bright Christmas tree
Pack of ten textured Macular Society Christmas cards with envelopes
Treat someone to this beautifully designed card showing a traditional Christmas tree, resplendent with red, yellow, blue and cream decorations and of complete with a large star right at the top. Pack of ten textured Macular Society Christmas cards with envelopes.
Bold lined writing pads - white
Exclusive set of two bold-lined white paper writing pads.
Exclusive set of two bold-lined white paper writing pads that’s easy to read and write on.
Large print 2026 calendar
Exclusive A3 large print wall calendar
Our popular large print calendar is back for 2026 in a handy centrefold format, making it easy to hang and use every day. Each month features a bright, uplifting image and an inspirational quote, along with plenty of space to write on every date. Designed with bold, clear black text on high-quality white paper, this calendar offers excellent contrast and reduces ink show-through. It's wirebound in the centre with a pre-punched hole at the top, so it hangs neatly on your wall. Ideal for those with sight loss or anyone who prefers a clear, easy-to-read layout.