英国将供水保障方案扩大到53K户家庭,减轻了残疾家庭的供水费用。
UK expands WaterSure to 53K more households, easing water bill costs for disabled families.
联合王国政府扩大了供水保障计划,使53 000个领取残疾津贴的家庭有资格领取上限水费。
The UK government has expanded the WaterSure scheme, making 53,000 more households on disability benefits eligible for capped water bills.
领取残疾生活津贴、个人独立津贴或有水表和由于医疗需要而使用率高的护理津贴的家庭或3个或3个以上儿童,现在每年可节省多达425英镑,比以前多100英镑。
Families receiving Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, or Attendance Allowance with a water meter and high usage due to medical needs or three or more children can now save up to £425 per year, which is up to £100 more than previously.
这一修改消除了对医生说明的需要,因为医生说明简化了申请手续。
The change eliminates the need for a doctor's note, which simplifies applications.
官员和倡导团体支持这项改革,其目的是减少生活费用压力,保护弱势家庭免遭高昂的水费。
Officials and advocacy groups support the reform, which aims to reduce cost-of-living pressures and protect vulnerable households from high water costs.