Info. session on disability benefits changes

If so, then head along to The Braid on Thursday, April 25, when an information session will be held from 11am-12.30pm.

These sessions are being held across Northern Ireland over the next month and people with disabilities, their families, carers and organisations working with disabled people are invited to come along to find out how DLA may change in the coming months.

DLA will be replaced by Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for those aged 16-64 from this autumn.

The sessions have been organised by the Social Security Agency, in conjunction with Disability Action and advisers will be available on the day to offer advice and support.

Minister Nelson McCausland said: “It’s important that local people understand how this proposed change to DLA may impact them and importantly, I am keen to ensure that no one is left in the dark over potential changes to their benefit. I would encourage anyone interested to come along and take the opportunity to ask questions.”

Disability Action spokesperson, Karen Hall said: “We have been getting lots of enquiries about the proposed changes to DLA and we want to ensure that people are aware of what is happening and the type of support that is available. I would encourage anyone with an interest to come along and find out more.”

If you are interested in attending at the Ballymena info. session contact Michelle McCoy at Disability Action on 028 90297880 or email: [email protected]