'You can't choose your disability but you can choose your outlook on life!' |
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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome - 'Bendy Bods' |
| Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rare inherited condition with disruption of the integrity of structural proteins in skin, ligaments, cartilage and blood vessels leading to fragility of connective tissues. There are seven types of EDS based on different gene mutations affecting the structure or assembly of different collagens. All share common features of fragile skin and laxity of joints and ligaments. |
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Road Tax (Vehicle excise duty) exemptions for the disabled |
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If you're a disabled person and in receipt of the Higher Rate for Mobility allowance of DLA you may not have to pay vehicle excise duty (car tax) for a tax disc.
Who is eligible
You may claim exemption from vehicle excise duty (road tax) if you're getting one of the following:
* The higher rate mo ... |
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