The Benefits and Work Newsletter can be an excellent source of advice and inside information on benefits for older people and people with disabilities. Here’s
Category: Main-Finance-benefits
Online Workshop 7 October: First Steps to Direct Payments
First Steps to Direct Payments – Thinking about having more choice and control over your support? This is an online Zoom workshop on Wednesday 7th October,
Direct Payment Workshops
A new series of helpful and informative Direct Payment workshops on a range of topics are coming up for Autumn/winter 2026. Here’s the promotional poster
Blue Badges: A Guide To Who Can Apply For One
This information is taken from the Government’s website. Alternative Formats: Who can get a Blue Badge? (easy read version) Who can get a Blue Badge?
Disability Confident Employer Scheme
The Disability Confident employer scheme is a government programme which is dedicated to creating a movement of change, encouraging employers to think differently about disability
Carer’s Allowance Survey Findings Published
Carer’s Allowance earnings rules prevent two thirds of parent carers from taking on more paid work, new polling shows. 815 parent carers responded to an online
Free Support With Your Attendance Allowance Application
Attendance Allowance is extra money you can claim if you’re over State Pension age and need help with your care needs or regular supervision. It’s
Check Your Current Benefits Online
The government has introduced a service which, amongst other things, allows you to check the rate and length of your benefits awards and download proof
Help with childcare costs across the UK
This week the free childcare offer for working families in England has expanded to all children from nine months – four years old. The Children’s
Scam Advice
Scammers are always finding new ways to trick people out of money. Being aware of common scams helps you protect yourself. The older person’s advice
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