With the State Pension age changing every few years, the government has started a consultation on whether the upper age limit on prescription charge exemptions provided by the NHS should be aligned with the State Pension Age.
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Aug
Aug
A collection of laws and standards that previously protected European citizens in the UK have changed and altered particularly regarding Benefits and Pensions.
10
Aug
Aug
CPAG has published a short report focusing on ways that Universal Credit could be improved.
09
Aug
Aug
Whilst there are no benefits for them specifically, those suffering from a terminal illness have the option of an easier and quicker process for the collection of selected existing benefits.
05
Aug
Aug
Ending on at quarter to midnight on the 11th of August, the open consultation is looking for feedback on how to improve support, where to provide short-term investment, and how […]
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Jul
Jul
The briefing primarily focuses on the role that social care and health care services can and should play, referencing mandates and the NHS’s Long Term Plan.
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Jul
Jul
Launched via the government’s primary website, the service utilises a quick quiz to identify your circumstances and point you towards the correct information to help.
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Jul
Jul
“Long COVID” is the name given to having suffered from COVID-19 for over 4 weeks, and TUC has called for it to be recognised as a disability.
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Jul
Jul
Done through Universal Credit and Housing Benefits, the Benefit Cap reduces how much a household receives in benefits to a set maximum which was introduced in 2013.
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Jul
Jul
As all Park Home Site owners must apply for assessment before October 1st 2021, the Ministry of Housing has released guidance to help local authorities make sure the owners meet the requirements for being declared a “Fit and Proper Person” in regards to running a safe and proper site.