Category: Disability Benefits
How to Claim PIP for Diabetes: Eligibility, Evidence and Process
Understanding Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit designed to help people in the UK who live with long-term health conditions or disabilities. It is available to individuals aged 16 to State Pension age who need extra support with daily living tasks or getting around because of their condition. If you…
Blue Badge Parking Rules: Local Guidance and Tips Across the UK
Introduction to Location-Specific Blue Badge Guidance A Blue Badge is a parking permit designed to help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination, making it easier to access goods and services. The scheme operates across the UK, providing essential support for those who face significant mobility challenges. For a full understanding…
What to Expect at a PIP Tribunal Hearing: Your Rights and Next Steps
Introduction to the Tribunal Hearing Introduction to the Tribunal Hearing A tribunal hearing is a formal, independent process where an impartial panel reviews your appeal against a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decision. If you disagree with the outcome of your mandatory reconsideration, you have the right to take your case further by applying to a…
How to Claim PIP for Epilepsy: Eligibility, Assessment and Tips
Understanding Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit designed to help people aged 16 to State Pension age who are living with long-term health conditions or disabilities, like epilepsy. It is not means-tested, which means your income or savings do not affect your eligibility. Instead, PIP focuses on how your condition…
Blue Badge Parking Rules: Where, When and How to Park Legally
Introduction to Blue Badge Parking Rules The Blue Badge scheme is designed to support people with disabilities or health conditions that make it difficult to walk or use standard parking spaces. By providing a Blue Badge, the scheme allows eligible individuals to park closer to their destination, making everyday activities like shopping, attending appointments, or…
Moving from DLA to PIP
Introduction to Moving from DLA to PIP Moving from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a significant change for many adults in the UK who rely on disability benefits. DLA was a benefit designed to help with the extra costs of living with a disability or long-term health condition. However, the…
How to Successfully Claim PIP for Fibromyalgia in the UK
Understanding PIP and Fibromyalgia Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit designed to help people aged 16 to State Pension age who have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability. It is intended to support those who struggle with daily living tasks or moving around because of their health. PIP is not means-tested,…
How to Appeal a Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Decision in the UK
Understanding Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit designed to help with the extra costs faced by people living with long-term health conditions or disabilities. It’s aimed at children under 16 in the UK who need additional care or have mobility needs due to their physical or mental health. Understanding what…
PIP vs DLA: Key Differences, Eligibility and How to Claim
What are PIP and DLA? What are PIP and DLA? Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) are both UK benefits designed to help people with disabilities or long-term health conditions manage the extra costs of daily life. While they share a similar purpose, there are important differences in who can claim them,…
Step-by-Step Guide to the DLA Application Process for Children
Understanding Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit designed to help with the extra costs that can arise from having a disability or long-term health condition. It is aimed at children under the age of 16 who need additional care, supervision, or help with mobility compared to other children of the…
