Benefits
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
A tax-free, non-means tested benefit for people under the age of 65 who need more care than the average person...
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Carers Allowance
Carer's Allowance is currently £45.70 per week. (April 2005)
In order to quality for Carer's Allowance you must fulfil the following...
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Income Support
This is a means tested benefit intended to bring a person's income up to the minimum level set by the...
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Child Tax Credit & Working Families Tax Credit
Child Tax Credit is an income related payment for people responsible for children, whether they are in work or not.
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Enquiry Lines
Benefit Enquiry Line : Information about benefits for people with disabilities and their carers. Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm,...
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Education Maintenance Allowance
From September 2004 students who stay on in Education after Year 11 (post-16) will be able to claim Education Maintenance...
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Child Trust Fund vouchers.
A new scheme launched by Contact a Family in partnership with independent financial advisers - Peppermint Financial Solutions.
Since 2002, all...
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Council Tax Discount
There are some situations when a disabled resident could qualify for a Council Tax Reduction. It could be that additional...
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details of any of the Benefits listed on this page, click on its
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