PIP Assessment, TV Licences, School Laptops, Students
PIP assessments with the Law Centre NI, a ground-breaking agreement on blind concession TV Licences, student accommodation with Housing Rights and QUB Students Union President.
Linda hears from listener Louise, who on behalf of her friend Roisin, wants to know why Personal Independence Payment assessments here are being cancelled at short notice, with Rachel Jeffers of the Law Centre NI live.
With a groundbreaking agreement now reached between the RNIB, TV Licensing and the Health and Social Care Board, making the process of applying for a Blind Concession TV Licence easier, Robert Shilliday, RNIB NI Interim Director along with Professor Jonathan Jackson, Head of Optometry at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast, discuss these changes.
As a new University term is on the horizon, Linda speaks to Policy and Practitioner Support Officer for Housing Rights Faith Westwood, and QUB Student Union President Katie N铆 Chl茅ire, on tips for students when renting accommodation, landlord rights, and what help is available.
Plus, 麻豆社 Consumer Affairs Correspondent Colletta Smyth talks QR codes and Lindsey Parslow of the charity Business2Schools, talks the success of the 麻豆社 campaign, 'Make a Difference Give a Laptop'.
Email: OnYourBehalf@bbc.co.uk
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- Sat 21 Aug 2021 10:03麻豆社 Radio Foyle & 麻豆社 Radio Ulster
- Wed 25 Aug 2021 18:05麻豆社 Radio Foyle & 麻豆社 Radio Ulster
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On Your Behalf
Anna Curran champions the cause of consumers in Northern Ireland.
