Getting Universal Credit if you’re sick or disabled
WEBTelephone: 0800 328 5644. Telephone (Welsh language): 0800 328 1744. Textphone: 0800 328 1344. Relay UK - if you can't hear or speak on the phone, you can type what you want to say: 18001 then 0800 328 5644. You can use Relay UK with an app or a textphone. There’s no extra charge to use it.
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Check how much Universal Credit you'll get - Citizens Advice
WEBIf you have more than £6,000 of capital it will reduce your Universal Credit payments. The DWP will take off £4.35 a month for each £250 (or part of £250) of capital above £6,000. For example, the DWP will take off £4.35 if you have savings of £6,001 because £1 is a part of £250. Example. Niamh has £7,700 in savings.
Check if you can pay less council tax - Citizens Advice
WEBSee advice for Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales. You might be able to pay less council tax or not pay it at all depending on your circumstances. You might be able to get: discounts - for example, for a single person or an empty property. Council Tax Reduction (CTR) if you have low income. a different reduction if you can’t get much CTR.
Check if you're eligible for PIP - Citizens Advice
WEBCheck the main eligibility rules. To get PIP you must find it hard to do everyday tasks or get around because of a physical or mental condition. You must have found these things hard for 3 months and expect them to continue to be hard for another 9 months. You must be living in England or Wales when you apply - unless you or a close family ...
Check how much Housing Benefit you can get - Citizens Advice
WEBThe maximum Housing Benefit payment you can usually get is called the ‘Local Housing Allowance rate’. It depends on: where you live. what kind of property you live in – for example a house or flat. how many bedrooms you need – check how many bedrooms you can get Housing Benefit for on GOV.UK. Your rent might be more than the local ...
Extra money and help PIP entitles you to - Citizens Advice
WEBApr 1, 2023 · If you get PIP you may be entitled to extra money on top of your existing benefits, a reduction in your council tax or road tax bills and discounts on travel. You’ll need your PIP award letter before you can apply for this extra help. This award letter is sometimes called a PIP award notice. It’s sent to you when the DWP has made a …
Finding free or affordable legal help - Citizens Advice
WEBSome solicitors give 30 minutes' legal advice for free. Some offer a fixed fee - that way you'll know in advance what the advice will cost. You can call a solicitor's office and ask if they offer a free half hour or a fixed fee. A free or fixed-fee appointment can help you find out your rights and legal position.
Check if you can get Pension Credit - Citizens Advice
WEBmoney held in bank or savings accounts. Any savings or investments over £10,000 will affect the amount of Pension Credit you get. You’ll be treated as having £1 per week of income for every £500 above £10,000. If your weekly income is below £218.15 then Guarantee Credit will top you up to that amount.
Getting a visitor visa for family and friends - Citizens Advice
WEBIf your visitor doesn't need a visa, they might need to get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before they travel to the UK. You can check if your visitor needs an ETA on GOV.UK. Some visitors can scan their own passport at an ‘eGate’ instead of speaking to an immigration officer. Check who can use the eGates on GOV.UK.
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