Benefit Advice

Hey Mike,  Another query for you.  I am currently supporting a couple. Kevin will be 66 in May. Maria is aged 58. They… Read More > "Kevin is about to turn 66, Maria is 58."

Hi Mike My client was getting income-related ESA until recently. The DWP did a new Work Capability Assessment on her and said that… Read More > "Keeping ESA Going After A Fit-For-Work Decision"

This post was updated in April 2024 to give the correct amount of the non-dependants contribution Hi Mike My job involves supporting people… Read More > "How Much Universal Credit Do You Get For Rent?"

The SDP Gateway rule that this post is about was scrapped on 26th January 2021. I’m leaving this information here to provide a… Read More > "The SDP Gateway"

Hello Mike My client is 67. Each week she gets State Pension of £148.15 and Pension Credit of £25.60. She owns her house.… Read More > "Older Carers – Pension, Carer’s Allowance and Overlapping Benefits"

Hi Mike Martha is a lone parent. Her son Mikial (4) has cerebral palsy and so Martha gets DLA for him (middle care,… Read More > "Income Support for Lone Parents and Carers"

This post was updated on 8 April 2022 Hi Mike I work in a hostel and came to your training on Universal Credit… Read More > "Universal Credit and Housing Benefit for a Hostel Resident Who Works"