Social security benefits are available to help with the extra costs arising from a disability or health condition. For each of the 'extra-costs' benefits, claimants must usually have satisfied the disability conditions for a period before payment can begin - a 'qualifying period.'
From 2025/26 all people over State Pension age are eligible for Winter Fuel Payment, but those with incomes above £35,000 pay it back through the tax system
On Tuesday 30 June 2026, the House of Commons will consider estimates of spending of the Department of Work and Pensions, in so far as it relates to spending priorities and performance. The debate will be opened by Debbie Abrahams MP.
Research Briefing
There have been calls for better recognition of long covid and more support those affected.
Research Briefing
The bill would remove the two-child limit, which restricts additional support for children in Universal Credit to the first two children in a household
Research Briefing
Ahead of the 2025 Autumn Budget on 26 November, this briefing looks at the economic situation, economic forecasts and the public finances.
Research Briefing
A briefing for the final parliamentary stage of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26.
Research Briefing
The bill would make changes to health and disability benefits.
Research Briefing
The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill 2024-25 would implement changes that would reduce spending on health and disability benefits.
Research Briefing
Background on the Labour government's proposed changes to the Personal Independence Payment assessment and Universal Credit rates.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the potential merits of introducing a capital disregard for payments made to UK residents under the Republic of Ireland's Mother and Baby Institutions Payment is scheduled for Tuesday 10 June 2025 at 2:30pm. The debate will be led by Liam Conlon MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Personal Independence Payment and disabled people is scheduled for Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 2:30pm. The debate will be led by Diane Abbott MP.
Research Briefing
An overview of the progress of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill through the House of Commons prior to report stage.
Research Briefing
The UK government changed the rules for Winter Fuel Payment so that, in winter 2024/2025, households were no longer entitled unless they receive Pension Credit or certain other means-tested benefits.
Constituency casework,Research Briefing
What people need to know about before claiming Universal Credit.
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