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Pensioners with these 10 health conditions could get up to £434 each month
Attendance Allowance
More than 1.6 million people over State Pension age are claiming Attendance Allowance.
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Next step for new Falkirk town hall as public asked to suggest new name
Falkirk Council
The public will also be asked to suggest a name reflecting the area's heritage
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Primark makes 'ground breaking' change to over 100 UK stores including three Scottish outlets
Shopping
The high street stalwart has developed a new 49-piece adaptive clothing line for shoppers with temporary and long-term disabilities.
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People making a new claim for Adult Disability Payment urged to include supporting information
Benefits
New claims for the devolved disability benefit are currently taking an average of 10 weeks from point of application to award decision to process.
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People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award
Personal Independence Payments
An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.
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National Care Service plan to be ditched by SNP Government after backlash
SNP
Key elements of a Bill shaking up delivery of care services are likely to be axed.
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Attendance Allowance myths that stop people of State Pension age claiming up to £434 each month
Attendance Allowance
There are now 1.6 million people claiming Attendance Allowance across the UK.
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New change to PIP mobility assessment rule could see older people due back payments
Personal Independence Payments
The enhanced mobility rate of PIP also provides access to the Motability Scheme.
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DWP urged to include mobility component for older people on Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance is not means-tested and provides up to £434 each month in additional financial support.
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Adult Disability Payment transfer must-knows for people on PIP moving to new benefit over coming weeks
Personal Independence Payments
More than 80,000 PIP awards will automatically transfer from DWP to Social Security Scotland.
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Livingston MP Gregor signs Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment
West Lothian News
Holocaust Memorial Day falls on January 27, the liberation of the infamous former Nazi concentration and death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau.
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People on PIP with 10-year award due new ‘light-touch’ review letter from the DWP
Personal Independence Payments
Full list of all 16 questions on the new six-page PIP review document for existing claimants.
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DWP urged to 'stop repeating’ PIP assessments for all disabled people
Personal Independence Payments
A new online petition is calling for changes to be made to PIP reviews.
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NHS cleaner sacked after 400 sick days awarded £50k in unfair dismissal payout
Disability
Zoe Kitching struggled with 'complex mental health issues' and was frequently off sick.
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PIP update for people in work making a new claim for up to £737 each month
Personal Independence Payments
Some 37 per cent of all claimants are receiving the highest rates of PIP.
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People on PIP never need to report any of these six changes to the DWP
Personal Independence Payments
Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP or see payments paused.
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New Adult Disability Payment application guide could help people claim up to £184 each week
Benefits
New applications for the devolved disability payment are taking 61 working days on average to process.
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Five-week warning to people using National Entitlement Card for free bus travel
Benefits
Renewal forms are no longer being sent to disabled card holders with a National Entitlement Card due to expire.
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New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance
More than 1.6 million State Pensioners are getting either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through Attendance Allowance.
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Online PIP test could help people with health issues make a new claim for £737 each month
Personal Independence Payments
The online PIP self-test can help you understand the application process, points needed and payments awarded.
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New report urges DWP to ‘accelerate plans’ to reform health-related benefits
Benefits
The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee says urgent action is needed to tackle the ‘spiralling costs of the health benefit trap’.
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Carer sits on vulnerable woman and screams in her face as horrifying abuse exposed
Disability
Disgraced Joseph Jones was captured using his body weight to restrain the defenceless victim.
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MP Kirsteen visits Bathgate Job Centre to meet with staff
Unemployment
During the visit, Kirsteen Sullivan met with Work Coaches and local stakeholders to discuss tailored employment support for youth, disabled individuals, and the long-term unemployed.
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People over State Pension age with impaired hearing could be due up to £434 each month
Attendance Allowance
Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance.
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