Couples’ Claims for Means-Tested Benefits In couple claims for iESA, iJSA, IS, and HB one partner makes the claim, which covers both. In… Read More > "Mixed-Age-Couples"
Backdating a Claim for Universal Credit
Backdating a Claim for Universal Credit Usually Universal Credit starts from the day that you make a claim for it, but in some… Read More > "Backdating a Claim for Universal Credit"
Some things about the benefits system that it’s useful to know if you work with women fleeing domestic violence or domestic abuse
Do You Have To Claim Universal Credit, Or Can You Stay On The Legacy Benefits? Universal Credit is taking over from the old-school… Read More > "Some things about the benefits system that it’s useful to know if you work with women fleeing domestic violence or domestic abuse"
The Work Capability Assessment
This post was updated on 18 May 2023. Work Capability Assessments Employment and Support Allowance is a benefit for people whose health problems… Read More > "The Work Capability Assessment"
Universal Credit Childcare Costs Element
This post was updated on 18th May 2023 to include the new childcare amounts that will apply from July 2023 Also, from summer… Read More > "Universal Credit Childcare Costs Element"
Savings, Capital and Universal Credit
If you have more than £16,000 you cannot claim Universal Credit. If you have more than £6,000 your capital will affect the amount… Read More > "Savings, Capital and Universal Credit"
Old Style ESA: Getting a New iESA Award
Old-Style ESA and New-Style ESA Employment and Support Allowance is a benefit for people whose illness or disability means that they have limited… Read More > "Old Style ESA: Getting a New iESA Award"
The Two Child Limit
Which Benefits Does The Limit Apply To? From 6th April 2017 a two child limit has applied to Child Tax Credit, Universal Credit… Read More > "The Two Child Limit"
PIP, DLA and AA in Hospitals and Residential Care
Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance If your disability causes care needs you may get: DLA Care Component if you… Read More > "PIP, DLA and AA in Hospitals and Residential Care"
Reducing the Council Tax Bill
Council Tax is a tax charged by local councils on the dwellings in their area. All homes are given a notional value and… Read More > "Reducing the Council Tax Bill"
Support Group? Work Related Activity Group?
This post was updated on 21 April 22 to show the correct figures for the financial year 2022/23 Work Capability Assessments Employment and… Read More > "Support Group? Work Related Activity Group?"
New Rules and New Developments for European Nationals
Brexit and Benefits Brexit has completely changed the rights of European citizens to live and work in the UK – And a knock… Read More > "New Rules and New Developments for European Nationals"
Goodbye SDP Gateway! Hello Transitional SDP Element!
The Severe Disability Premium The SDP is not a separate benefit. It’s an extra £66.95 per week of Income Support, Income-related ESA or… Read More > "Goodbye SDP Gateway! Hello Transitional SDP Element!"
A new restriction on UC claims by students who are ill or disabled
One of the basic rules of Universal Credit is that you must not be receiving education. There are several exceptions to this rule… Read More > "A new restriction on UC claims by students who are ill or disabled"