HC Deb 22 May 1992 vol 208 c287W

Severe disablement allowance Introduced November 1984. In December 1990 age-related additions introduced.

Mobility allowance Extended to deaf-blind people in April 1990 and double amputees in April 1991. Taken out of taxation in 1982.

Attendance allowance Extended to the under 2s in April 1990, and the higher rate extended to terminally ill people without need to serve waiting period, in October 1990.

Income-related benefits Increases above the rate of inflation on premiums for long-term sick and disabled people from April 1990; child's disablement premium more than doubled to align with adult rate.

Independent Living Fund Introduced June 1988. Provision currently £54 million, 10 times greater than at its start.

Invalid care allowance Extended to non-relatives in 1982 and to married women in 1984.

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