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
A short briefing looking at the educational experiences of young carers
Research Briefing
The High Income Child Benefit Charge provides for Child Benefit to be clawed back through the tax system from families where the highest earner has an income in excess of a set threshold, now set at £60,000.
Research Briefing
This Library briefing sets out financial and practical help for constituents with their domestic energy bills.
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
This briefing outlines the different arrangements for inheriting pension rights in State and private pension schemes.
Debate Pack
There will be a 60 minute Westminster Hall debate on government support for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis on Wednesday 19 November at 4:30pm. This debate will be led by Tessa Munt MP.
Research Briefing
Statistics on the number of care leavers around the UK and government policies in place to provide support to them.
Research Briefing
From April 2026 the basic amount of Universal Credit will increase above inflation annually, but health-related additions will be reduced for most new recipients
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 has been scheduled for 3pm on 12 June on long-term conditions. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Peter Prinsley MP.
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