Category: Disability Benefits
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…
