Benefits System

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"

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"

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"

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"

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?"

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"

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!"

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"