ELIGIBLE PENSIONERS URGED TO CLAIM PENSION CREDIT TO HELP WITH COST OF LIVING
Pensioners and their loved ones are being urged to take up Pension Credit as new figures show an estimated £1.7 billion in benefit is...
DWP RULE CHANGE COULD SEE UNIVERSAL CREDIT CLAIMANTS MADE TO WORK LONGER HOURS
A new Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rule change could see thousands of Universal Credit claimants made to work longer hours. Work and...
DELIVERING CHANGE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE: FROM CHLOE SMITHMP
Minister for Disabled People, Chloe Smith delivers roundtable intervention at Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with...
NEW STYLE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE: A DETAILED GUIDE
More detailed information about New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for stakeholders and claimants.
Overview
If you are ill or have a health condition or...
TRANSPORT (TRAINS) SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
You can give National Rail train companies advance notice if you think you’ll need any help from staff.
You can also check if a station has accessible facilities.
Wheelchairs...
4.9 MILLION FEWER PEOPLE GAVE TO CHARITY LAST YEAR
From CAF (Charities Aid Foundation)
Charitable giving in the UK: the latest post-pandemic insights
The largest study of giving behaviour in the UK
The UK Giving report...
THE STORY OF AN UNPAID CARER
The Story of an Unpaid Carer
Home Care Services with Abicare
https://www.abicare.co.uk
Recently we have celebrated carers Week – An annual campaign to raise awareness of caring,...
FAST-TRACKED ACCESS TO BENEFITS EXTENDED TO MORE PEOPLE NEARING END OF LIFE
More people nearing the end of their life will have fast-track access to financial support through the benefits system thanks to new rules that...
WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT FOR DISABLED PEOPLE TO TRAVEL?
From SCOPE
My name is Leigh, and I have the most amazing son named Warwick. He’s severely physically disabled, and extremely clever. He’s 13 and...
VEHICLES AND TRANSPORT – POSSIBLE HELP FOR DISABLED DRIVERS
Vehicles and transport
You’ll need to meet the legal obligations for drivers before you can drive.
Blue Badge parking scheme
The Blue Badge scheme provides a range of parking benefits for...
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BENEFITS FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DEMENTIA
From the 'Alzheimer's Society'
If you are living with dementia, or caring for someone with the condition, you may be eligible for some benefits if...
