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02 July 2010
Issue: 7424 / Categories: Legislation
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Social security

Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/1651)

Amends Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991 (SI 1991/2890) so a person will qualify for the higher rate of the mobility component of disability living allowance if they have the prescribed level of severe visual impairment and have been certified as being severely sight impaired or blind by a consultant ophthalmologist.

 

In force : 15 October 2010 in part; 11 April 2011 in full

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Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

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Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes

Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb

Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb

Specialist associate solicitor rejoins Muckle’s leading employment team

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