24 h. ago People making a new claim for Adult Disability Payment could get award decision before Christmas

Nearly half a million people are now receiving up to £749 each month through Adult Disability Payment.

Events

24 h. ago Award decisions for new claims of pensioner health benefit in seven days

Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support of either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Events

2 d. ago The surprising health benefit of a Mediterranean diet besides weight loss

About 45 per cent of adults have some form of gum disease in the UK which causes red, swollen, sore and bleeding gums

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3 d. ago SFA offer Celtic penalty explanation after VAR drama vs Kilmarnock with John Beaton role in focus

The SFA moved to explain a controversial decision to award Celtic a penalty in the final stages of the clash with Kilmarnock.

Events

4 d. ago 'Healthy' food that has no benefit and even some side effects according to diabetes experts

Diabetics and people trying to eat healthier have been urged to avoid one label on food packaging that may be illegal

Science

4 d. ago HMRC update as new pension tax relief changes start this month

HMRC has new rules when it comes to claiming pension tax relief, requiring everyone to evidence their claim for higher amounts

Economics

5 d. ago UN urges UK government to scrap welfare cuts over human rights concerns

Experts say they are ‘dismayed’ at the government’s language around planned changes to benefits

Politics

5 d. ago Top tips to help people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

New checklist from Social Security Scotland to help people making a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments.

Politics

6 d. ago Full list of benefits and payments only people over State Pension age can claim

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Economics

7 d. ago Pensioners with arthritis could be due up to £441 each month

More than half a million people receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance for arthritis-related conditions.

Economics

7 d. ago Pensioners can claim two benefits which boost annual income to nearly £17,800

Older people on a low income or living with a health condition could be due extra financial help on top of their State Pension.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP rules on number of years you need to work to get full State Pension

The State Pension is a regular payment from the UK Government that you can claim when you reach the State Pension age

Economics

8 d. ago The freebies and discounts over 60s can claim before reaching state pension age

There are a wide selection of discounts you can get if you're over 60, including free bus travel and prescriptions

Politics

9 d. ago Millions of people on DWP benefits set for bonus payment before Christmas

You will be eligible for the payment, which is paid out automatically, if you claim benefits such as Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit and Personal Independence Payment

Economics

9 d. ago What is Pension Age Disability Payment and who can claim up to £441 every month

The devolved benefit has replaced Attendance Allowance in Scotland and aims to help older people with long-term health conditions.

Economics

2 w. ago People over State Pension age living alone could be due £4,300 annual income top

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and can unlock access to other support.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms date state pensioners can claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment

The winter fuel payment gives between £100 and £300 to people over the State Pension age to help with heating costs

Economics

2 w. ago Claims for £300 DWP payment will be available from this date

The DWP has confirmed that people over the State Pension age who need to claim this year's Winter Fuel Payment can do so by post from 15 September and over the phone from 15 October

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms over 5,000 investigators tackling tax and benefit fraud

DWP is reviewing sample claims of State Pension, PIP and four other benefits for fraud or errors before April.

Economics

2 w. ago Pensioners can claim heating bill help of up to £300 from specific date this month

Most DWP payments will be issued automatically but postal claims can be made this month.

Economics