Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is a benefit available for those are too ill to work; it can be claimed for up to 28 weeks and you become eligible after being too sick to work for 4 full days. If you work (and are not self-employed) you are entitled to SSP once sick. Eligibility Other eligibility…
Carer’s Allowance is a benefit available to those who care for someone for at least 35 hours a week. If you care for more than one person, you will not eligible for a higher sum. And if a person has multiple carers only one person can claim. It does not count towards the benefit cap…
Disability Living Allowance is a benefit for those who have difficulty with everyday tasks or mobility. DLA is being replaced by Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for disabled people, please refer to our post <<here>> for further information regarding PIP. DLA for Adults The Department of Work and Pensions are no longer accepting new claims if…
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is a benefit available to those with a disability or health condition limiting their ability to work, if at all. It helps cover the costs of daily living if you’re unable to work. It can support you getting back into work (if your health or disability allows it). The are…
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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for those who need help with daily tasks and living due to a disability or long-term illness. PIP is replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) . It’s there to help you with living costs for things you need or want. There are no spending requirements. Personal Independence Payment help…
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Housing Benefit is being replaced by Universal Credit (UC) meaning most people can’t make a new claim for it. If you don’t qualify for Housing Benefit, check if you can claim UC instead. Take a look at our post on Universal Credit for more information or go to gov.uk. Housing Benefit can help you pay…
Pension Credit is an extra sum of money, separate to your State Pension, to help cover living costs (rent, grounds service etc) if you are of State Pension Age and on a low income. You can also claim if you’re a carer, severely disabled for responsible for a child/minor. If your Pension Credit claim is…
Basic State Pension State pension (SP) was created to try and ensure that everyone has a foundation for their retirement income which increase with the rate of inflation each year. It’s funded by National Insurance (NI) contributions, what you receive is not directly impacted by how much you’ve earned over your working life but by…
Universal Credit (UC) is now available in all Jobcentres within the UK. More and more people are being asked to claim it, or transfer over to it from other previous benefits. As it’s a new scheme and may cause confusion, we’ve put together a list of questions and answers that you might find useful. If…