New mums could get up to £1,000 to help with the costs of raising their first child
The Sure Start Maternity Grant is a one-off payment that will help with the costs of raising a child for the first time ...
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Government to Host Series of Community Webinars on Disability Benefit
The Provincial Government will be hosting a series of community webinars to help inform individuals on how to access support ...
March 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as PIP and Universal Credit set to rise
In line with the triple lock, the State Pension will rise by 4.1 per cent – up £472 a year – matching wage growth in 2024.
Universal credit switch leaves 90,000 ESA benefit claimants 'on the precipice'
The warning comes as there are still 93,000 people with a disability or a long-term health condition that have not yet ...
Millions spend five years on benefits without having to find a job
Two million people have been claiming sickness benefits for at least five years without any requirement to look for work, ...
DWP doubles number of home visits as thousands of people on benefits affected
The DWP has doubled the number of home visits it conducts each month as the department aims to move tens of thousands of ...
DWP doubles number of home visits affecting thousands of benefit claimants
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) officials are increasing the number of home visits for some new Universal Credit ...
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Child Tax Credit Changes at 17: What Families Need to Know and Plan For
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) has been a staple in American families, helping them finance the expenses of having a child. But ...
DWP making final benefit payments in March before big shake-up
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to make its final benefit payments next month ahead of a major shake-up.
DWP doubles number of home visits as update issued for thousands of benefit claimants
The Director General for Fraud, Disability and Health at the DWP, Neil Couling, told a Parliamentary committee that DWP officials are now making 30,000 home visits a month, up from the previous 15,000 ...
Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP, DLA or ADP may be due an extra £326 each month
Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.
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What Is the IRS Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled?
The IRS credit for the elderly or the disabled is a tax benefit designed to help older adults and individuals with qualifying ...