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AgeUKIG52 Extra money if you’re looking after someone. Carer’s Allowance. 2 Am I a carer? The word ‘carer’ means different things to different people. You might not think of yourself as one, but if you ... mistakenly believe they can’t claim Carer’s Allowance. But as a carer, you might be eligible for it. Good to know. This guide is only about Carer’s Allowance. But we have other guides about the practical
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Glossary ADP – Adult Disability Payment (Scotland) APA – Alternative Payment Arrangement CA – Carer’s Allowance CDP – Child Disability Payment (Scotland) CSP – Carer Support Payment (Scotland) CTR – Council Tax ... Disability Living Allowance DWP – Department for Work and Pensions EEA – European Economic Area ESA – Employment and Support Allowance HMRC – HM Revenue and Customs JSA – Jobseeker’s Allowance NIC – National
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people to take steps to keep themselves warmv. For example it might be that people are keeping the heating on for longer or turning up the thermostat, providing better protection against cold related illness ... live in a country in which WFP wasn’t needed, because older people were free from poverty and could heat their houses sufficiently without the extra financial help it gives. But we believe this is only attainable
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living room at 70°F (21°C) and close any doors on rooms you’re not using. ‘I only need to put the heating on for a couple of hours a day to keep warm.’ Insulation is a bit like a thermos – it keeps warm ... is available and to see if you’re eligible for any help. ‘I don’t qualify for any help with my heating costs.’ Actually, if you leave your window open you’re likely to breathe in cold air which lowers
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care and support at home 43 12.1 Attendance Allowance (AA) 43 12.2 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) / Disability Living Allowance (DLA) 44 Factsheet 46w April 2024 (amended ... 4 of 54 12.3 Carer’s Allowance 44 12.4 Pension Credit 44 12.5 Reductions in Council Tax 45 12.6 Help with the cost of heating and insulation 45 13 Moving from one local authority
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you can let the person you’re supporting know about: • A number of local shops and services will allow payment over the phone before pick up. • Money transfers are an easy way to transfer money from one ... may pass them on to friends, family or a trusted volunteer shopper. However, some retailers may not allow you to spend small balances that remain on the gift voucher so you may have to spend the full amount
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but many older people in Wales live in homes that are unbearably cold in winter and expensive to heat. The next UK Government must Directly fund a targeted energy deal, or ‘social tariff’ ... modest incomes Expand and improve UK-wide insulation and heating system improvement schemes, with priority for those on low incomes with higher heating needs Extend the ban on forced pre-payment meter installations
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if you receive a disability benefit such as Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment or Carer’s Allowance. • If you receive the Guarantee Credit part of Pension
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regular chats; collecting and delivering food and medicine. Responding to plumbing, electrical and heating emergencies. (Male, 70-74, Isle of Anglesey) 23% of those that commented in this section responded ... pools, etc meaning less exercise especially in cold and wet weather. (Male, 60-64, Gwynedd) Cost of heating home as always at home through winter. (Male, 65-69, Denbighshire) Not being able to hold the usual
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regular chats; collecting and delivering food and medicine. Responding to plumbing, electrical and heating emergencies. (Male, 70-74, Isle of Anglesey) 23% of those that commented in this section responded ... pools, etc meaning less exercise especially in cold and wet weather. (Male, 60-64, Gwynedd) Cost of heating home as always at home through winter. (Male, 65-69, Denbighshire) Not being able to hold the usual
