Tag: Disabilities
People with these 10 conditions automatically qualify for free NHS prescriptions
The NHS charges £9.90 for each item on a prescription, but some people can get them for free …
‘We need accessibility, not pity’ – Disabled workers plead in the face of reforms
Disabled people have been hit by ‘quiet’ cuts to the support that allows them to work, forcing some to turn down employment while Labour emphasises the need to buildup the workforce …
DWP confirms Universal Credit changes for millions from April
The DWP is set to complete the migration of claimants on income-related Employment and Support Allowance to Universal Credit by March next year. …
Older people could boost monthly income by up to £1,670
The Department for Work and Pensions has released the latest figures, revealing that over 3.7 million people across Great Britain are claiming PIP …
DWP warning as new Attendance Allowance applicants told ‘can’t do this’ when making claim
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed plans to change how Attendance Allowance is processed for people making a new claim. …
People with poor eyesight could be getting £749 every month
If you have daily living and/or mobility needs due to a sight condition or poor vision, you may be able to claim benefits. …
Little-known benefit could boost workers’ income by £4,600 over ‘accidents’
People who have been forced to earn less because of their health could be due thousands from through the Reduced Earnings Allowance …
Council tax bill could be cut by full band for disabled households with extra space
Disabled households may be able to cut their council tax bill by 17% or a full band rate if they can prove they need extra space …
Cost of disability to hit £14,688 annually – ‘’It’s getting more expensive just to exist’
EXCLUSIVE: Disabled households currently face an average monthly shortfall of £630, according to new research. …
DWP Universal Credit changes will boost millions of households by £725
The reforms to the welfare system are aimed at improving living standards across the country, as part of the Government’s Plan to Change scheme. …
