Single body to cover pensions, disability and carers
22 January 2008
 The government has announced that a new body will be formed to cover the concerns of the elderly, people with physical and learning disabilities and the people and care homes that look after them. Previously the Pension Service and the Disability and Carers Service have dealt with issues separately, but from April 1st 2008, they will become united.The new Pension, Disability and Carers Service is supposed to cover people whose concerns often overlap.For example, more than half of people who use the existing Disability and Carers Service are also customers of the Pension Service.Peter Hain, the secretary of state for work and pensions, said: "This is a big step forward for our department and its customers. The new agency will help us to give many more of them the services and support they need through one organisation in a joined up way." The government points out that with an ageing population, the concerns of both bodies would continue to be increasingly related.  © Adfero Ltd
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