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?"
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"
The SDP Gateway
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"
Older Carers – Pension, Carer’s Allowance and Overlapping Benefits
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"
Income Support for Lone Parents and Carers
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"
Universal Credit and Housing Benefit for a Hostel Resident Who Works
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"