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  1. Benefits and Entitlements

    all the benefits that you can claim, including pension credit, council tax reduction and carers allowance

  2. Income tax

    certain amount, you will have to pay Income Tax on it. Not all income is taxable, and there are allowances and reliefs you may be able to claim.  Not all income counts towards Income Tax. You may have ... as Carer’s Allowance and Statutory Sick Pay income from a trust. You do not have to pay tax on: Pension Credit Universal Credit Attendance Allowance Disability Living Allowance Personal Independence

  3. Save on water bills

    Employment and Support Allowance), you may be eligible for the WaterSure scheme . If you get water from Dŵr Cymru, the list also includes Attendance Allowance (AA), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal

  4. Pension scams

    New rules allowing people to access their pension pots from age 55 have brought with them new scams. Be cautious of anyone approaching you with advice on how to invest your pension.

  5. Changes to the benefit system

    claim any of the following: Income Support Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Working Tax Credit Child Tax Credit Housing Benefit If you’ve ... Parent’s Allowance and you may receive some backdated benefit. Find out more about Bereavement Support Payment Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for new

  6. Housing Benefit

    in your home if you get disability or carer’s benefits (such as Carer’s Allowance , Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment . Rent can eat up a big chunk of income each month ... Benefit through your local council. You’ll need to request a claim form or some local councils allow you to apply online. If you already get Pension Credit, contact the Pension Service to claim Housing

  7. How your benefits are means-tested

    whether you’re eligible to claim a means-tested benefit, but others (such as if you receive Attendance Allowance) are ignored. Your partner’s income and capital may also be taken into account. Capital includes

  8. Making hospital discharge safe

    Your hospital stay   Hospital discharge arrangements for older people in Wales factsheet Attendance Allowance Factsheet Treatment of property in the means test for permanent care home provision in Wales

  9. Helping older people understand what support is available to carers

    social life? The guide outlines the financial support that may be available to carers such as Carers Allowance, Carer's Credit, and Council Tax Support Schemes. It also outlines the financial support that may ... may be available to those being cared for such as Personal Independent Payments or Attendance Allowance. The guide stresses that cares are not alone in their struggles and that there are lots of charities

  10. Information for carers (if you help a relative or friend)

    means you have to give up work. There could be financial support available to help you. Carer's Allowance is the main welfare benefit to help carers – further information can be found in the benefits & ... Carer’s Allowance, although you don’t have to be receiving Carer’s Allowance to get it. You can find out more on the GOV.UK website . Also, the person you care for may be eligible for Attendance Allowance

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