An overview of the capital rules for means-tested benefits, and where to find further information.
What has changed for people claiming benefits during the coronavirus crisis?
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How people can find out what social security benefits or tax credits they might be able to claim.
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How people can challenge a benefits decision beyond the First-Tier Tribunal
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How National Insurance numbers are issued and what to do if you don’t have one or can’t find it
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How people who are unhappy with a decision on a benefit claim can challenge the decision.
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PIP was introduced for new claims in Great Britain from April 2013, and the Department for Work and Pensions expects that all existing working age DLA claimants will have been reassessed for PIP by 2020-21. In Northern Ireland, PIP started to replace DLA from 20 June 2016.
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Some local authorities keep registers of disabled people in their area. Under Section 29 of the National Assistance Act 1948 local authorities may compile and maintain a register of disabled persons in order to ensure that local services can be tailored to meet their needs.
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People who have problems with any aspect of the service they receive from the Department for Work and Pensions or an organisation providing services on its behalf can complain, whether or not a claim for benefit has been made.
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How can a constituent find financial support for home improvements?