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."
Keeping ESA Going After A Fit-For-Work Decision
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"
How Much Universal Credit Do You Get For Rent?
Hi Mike My job involves supporting people who are looking for and moving into new homes. How can I work out how much… 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"
Benefits – An introduction
Why Do This Course? When you first encounter the benefits system it can seem like an impenetrable maze. So many different payments and… Read More > "Benefits – An introduction"
Getting the Right Benefits – for anyone under pension age
Why Do This Course? There are more than 30 different benefits available through the social security system. Different people get different combinations according… Read More > "Getting the Right Benefits – for anyone under pension age"
Benefits Update and Refresher
Why Do This Course? This continually updated course is for people who are confident working with the benefits system. It revises some basics… Read More > "Benefits Update and Refresher"
Illness, Disability and Caring
Why Do This Course? If you are ill or disabled your benefit situation is likely to be fairly complicated, involving a combination of… Read More > "Illness, Disability and Caring"
Older People’s Benefits
Why Do This Course? This course looks at the combinations of benefits that are available to people who are over pension age. We… Read More > "Older People’s Benefits"
Full-Time Workers Benefits
Why Do This Course? Before Universal Credit, full-time workers could claim a combination of Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Housing Benefit.… Read More > "Full-Time Workers Benefits"
Young People’s Benefits
Why Do This Course? Young people claim the same benefits as everyone else, but in many situations they face extra barriers. This course… Read More > "Young People’s Benefits"
Universal Credit
Why Do This Course? Universal Credit is the biggest change to the benefits system for a generation. It is slowly being introduced to… Read More > "Universal Credit"
Paying for your home – Housing Benefit and UC Housing Costs
Why Do This Course? If you are on a low income you can get help with your rent through Housing Benefit or Universal… Read More > "Paying for your home – Housing Benefit and UC Housing Costs"
Coming from Abroad – The Benefit Rules
Why Do This Course? This course covers all the additional barriers to claiming for people who are non-UK nationals, or British citizens returning… Read More > "Coming from Abroad – The Benefit Rules"