RNIB warns on cost-of-living crisis 0 comments
Cost of living crisis hitting blind and partially sighted people hard, RNIB warns Only 13 per cent of blind and partially sighted people receiving disability benefits say those benefits fully [...]
Seven Money-Saving Schemes 3 comments
Seven money-saving schemes disabled households could be missing Water, energy and transport bills have all risen sharply in 2026, and the pressure falls especially hard on the UK’s 16.7 million [...]
Warm Home Discount & more money-saving tips 2 comments
Warm Home Discount and more Here are some ideas about ways that you may be able to save money on keeping warm, if you have a disability, are elderly, and [...]
Widowed Parent’s Allowance (WPA) Comments disabled
Widowed Parent’s Allowance has been replaced for new claimants by Bereavement Support Payment This benefit is dealt with by Job Centre Plus – you can find your local office here The [...]
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) 2 comments
What is Statutory Sick Pay? This benefit is paid by your employer. Any disputes are handled by HMRC. If you think you have been wrongly refused SSP, or the amount [...]
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (disease and deafness) Comments disabled
Industrial injuries: Diseases and Deafness The government has announced that there will be no reviews or reassessments of benefits for at least three months from 24 March. If your benefit [...]
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (accidents) Comments disabled
Industrial injuries: Accidents The government has announced that there will be no reviews or reassessments of benefits for at least three months from 24 March. If your benefit is due [...]
Income Support Comments disabled
You can no longer make a new claim for Income Support. If you’re on a low income and need help with living costs, you should apply for universal credit. [...]
Funeral Expenses Payment 0 comments
What is Funeral Expenses Payment? This benefit provides help for people on low incomes to meet the costs of a funeral. It is available to people who live in England [...]