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Attendance Allowance provides weekly financial support for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to a disability or long term health condition. This guide explains current and proposed 2026 rates, who qualifies, how the benefit is decided, and how to claim.

Many people search for “PIP car tax backdated” after they receive a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decision, especially when their award includes the mobility component. People often feel confused because they do not know whether they can get a vehicle tax refund for earlier months or whether car tax refunds work in the same way […]

Ferry disability discounts and accessible ferry travel in the UK are often poorly explained, leaving many disabled people paying more than they need to. This guide brings together UK ferry routes offering disability discounts, Blue Badge savings, free companion travel and accessibility support, including Isle of Wight and Irish Sea crossings.

Universal Credit changes 2026 could leave disabled people and those with long-term health conditions up to £2,400 a year worse off. New rules may reduce disability-related support depending on when someone is assessed, making timing critical for future claims.

From April 2026, PIP payments will increase in line with inflation. This guide explains the PIP increases 2026, how much rates are rising, and what the changes mean for disabled people across the UK.

Households on PIP and disability benefits could receive up to £200 through the Household Support Fund. Local councils are urging eligible people to apply before funding runs out.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) faces renewed scrutiny as the UK debates reforms to disability benefits. Many headlines focus on process — assessment backlogs, decision-making quality, and how reviews operate. However, a deeper issue sits underneath: the assessment framework works best when disability presents as a physical task problem, and it often struggles when disability creates […]

Warm Home Discount (WHD) letters are sent between late October 2025 and early January 2026, and many disabled people, carers and households with long-term health conditions are anxious to understand what this means for their winter energy bills. This updated 2025 guide shows who gets a letter, what the £150 rebate covers, how the eligibility […]