香港政府
GIS 新聞處,
DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
Sunday, March 11, 1973
DISABILITY AND INFIRMITY ALLOWANCES
Applications Invited
The Social Welfare Department announced today (Sunday) that applications
can now be submitted for the Government's new disability and infirmity allowances,
which become effective on April 1.
Applicants can claim the allowances by writing to the social, security
field unit closest to where they live and a home visit will then be made to
obtain full particulars.
Starting tomorrow (Monday) widespread publicity in Chinese will be
given to the allowances through the use of radio slogans, short films on
television and newspaper advertising.
Residents qualifying as severely disabled, or who are 75 or over,
are eligible for one of the allowances, regardless of other income or financial
resources.
People who have queries about the allowances can obtain assistance
by telephoning the Social Security Division at S.W.D. headquarters. The number
to call is H-774327.
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**The Government is putting the scheme into effeot quickly only two
months after its approval so that those qualifying for an allowance get the
benefit as soon as possible." commented Mr. T.S. Heppell, Assistant Director
(General) of the Social Welfare Department.
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Issued by Government Information Services, Beaconsfield House, Hong Kong. Tel: 5-233191
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