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WEBCitizens Advice is an operating name of the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux. Registered charity number 279057. VAT number 726 0202 76 Company limited by guarantee. Registered number 01436945 England. Online free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem. Our research enables us to …
Extra money and help PIP entitles you to - Citizens Advice
WEBApr 1, 2023 · If you get PIP you may be entitled to extra money on top of your existing benefits, a reduction in your council tax or road tax bills and discounts on travel. You’ll need your PIP award letter before you can apply for this extra help. This award letter is sometimes called a PIP award notice. It’s sent to you when the DWP has made a …
Check if you're eligible for PIP - Citizens Advice
WEBCheck the main eligibility rules. To get PIP you must find it hard to do everyday tasks or get around because of a physical or mental condition. You must have found these things hard for 3 months and expect them to continue to be hard for another 9 months. You must be living in England or Wales when you apply - unless you or a close family ...
Check how to fill in your claim form - Citizens Advice
WEB1a. You’ll need to tell them what condition or disability you have and the year it started. 1b. You’ll need to list any medication you’re taking - and include the dosage. 1c. You’ll need to list any treatments, therapies or operations. Get help with question 1: listing your condition, medication and treatments.
Check if you can get sick pay - Citizens Advice
WEByour employer's name and contact details. your payroll number. details of when you were off sick. what your employer said when you asked for SSP and the SSP1 form. HMRC Statutory Payment Dispute Team. Telephone: 0300 322 9422. Textphone: 0300 200 3212. Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5pm.
Finding free or affordable legal help - Citizens Advice
WEBSome solicitors give 30 minutes' legal advice for free. Some offer a fixed fee - that way you'll know in advance what the advice will cost. You can call a solicitor's office and ask if they offer a free half hour or a fixed fee. A free or fixed-fee appointment can help you find out your rights and legal position.
Check if you can get Universal Credit - Citizens Advice
WEBCheck if you can get Universal Credit. This advice applies to England. See advice for Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales. Universal Credit is a benefit you can claim if you’re on a low income or unemployed. It might be worth claiming Universal Credit if: you’re struggling to pay the bills. you’ve lost your job and have no income.
Housing - Citizens Advice
WEBApplying for council housing or a housing association home. Getting on the waiting list for a council home. Challenge the council’s decision about your housing application. If you’re offered an unsuitable council or housing association home.
Check how much Housing Benefit you can get - Citizens Advice
WEBThe maximum Housing Benefit payment you can usually get is called the ‘Local Housing Allowance rate’. It depends on: where you live. what kind of property you live in – for example a house or flat. how many bedrooms you need – check how many bedrooms you can get Housing Benefit for on GOV.UK. Your rent might be more than the local ...
Check what benefits to claim if you’re sick or disabled
WEBCheck how Universal Credit works for people who are sick or disabled - including how to get a fit note. You might be able to get other benefits, for example: Pension Credit if you’ve reached State Pension age – check if you can get Pension Credit. Council Tax Reduction if you pay Council Tax – check if you can get Council Tax Reduction.
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