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Attendance Allowance simplified to help older people make a new claim for up to £441 each month
Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.
Little known state pension benefit worth £5,740 a year if you have lost out on PIP
However, MobiliseOnline, the UK's largest community of unpaid carers, is reminding those of state pension age that they may ...
People over State Pension age with hearing issues could be due up to £441 each month
More than 9,300 people over State Pension age are now receiving either £73.90 for the lower rate or £110.40 for the higher ...
Thousands of Scots can apply for new benefit worth £5.7k from TODAY – check if you’re eligible
THOUSANDS of Scots can apply for a new benefit worth more than £5,000 starting today. Pension Age Disability Payment helps disabled people cover care costs and is replacing Attendance Allowance in ...
'Inside PIP application process - and I was left horrified'
Personal Independence Payment is designed to help people with the costs of disabilities. But the system, which can be tied to ...
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Three groups receiving €2,000 social welfare grant in coming weeks
The Carer's Support Grant was increased from €1,850 to €2,000 in Budget 2025. It has been confirmed that the grant will be ...
The little-known €1,040 social welfare cash for eligible locals in 38 areas of Ireland as €24 weekly increase considered
THERE is a little-known social welfare payment that thousands of Irish people are eligible for – but they must meet three ...
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I went behind the scenes of the PIP application process - one thing stood out
The route to obtaining PIP can entail significant waits between stages, with broader consequences than is widely acknowledged ...
'I went behind the scenes of the PIP application process and was left horrified'
I spoke to three different charities that assist disabled people with their DWP and PIP applications - one phrase kept coming up: not fit for purpose.
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'Major DWP changes to PIP benefits means we need to train debt advisors. It will cost us thousands'
We’re not debt advisers - but these people build relationships with us. It feels a shame for us to say we can’t help' ...
19 Adult Disability Payment health conditions providing people with up to £749 each month
The devolved disability benefit can support people with a disability, long-term illness, physical or mental health condition.