PIP is non-means tested and non-taxable benefit for people who are 16 years or over with a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability that affects their ability to do daily living tasks.  It replaced DLA for working age claimants and has two parts; Daily Living Component and Mobility Component which can be upgraded as needs change, providing the qualifying period and criteria are met.

PIP is dependent on you meeting the 'Descriptors' of the benefit. If you would like some help to complete a form or appeal a benefit decision please contact us.

Our Benefits advice is not free of charge but we do offer a 10 minute free fact find appointment and you can request our FREE PIP Descriptors information sheet below to help you get an idea of the criteria of this non-means tested benefit.

A non means tested, taxable benefit payable for those who look after someone receiving a qualifying disability benefit such as Attendance Allowance/DLA Care component at the middle or high rate/ PIP daily living at either rate. You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person that you care for but will be aged 16 or over, spend at least 35 hours a week caring and not earn over a set amount per week after deductions. Carers Allowance may affect any means tested benefit that the disabled cared for person receives.

Pension Credit is a means tested, non-taxable benefit. You must live in England, Scotland or Wales and have reached State Pension age to qualify for Pension Credit. It is one of the most under claimed benefits as entitlement may vary with a change in circumstances and new entitlement can be overlooked.

It has no savings/capital upper limit, although over £10’000 will be given an assumed income of £1 for every £500 or part of.

To understand your benfeit entitlement please contact us for a full benefit check

Because Council Tax reduction/support/benefit is usually means tested for it to apply as non-means tested support it has to be based on a property or person being exempt. Disregarding a person or providing a discount to a household situation rather than applying a financial assessment to an individual.

One of the more common exemptions is for someone who is moving into a care/nursing home when the property is exempt or for someone living at home with a ‘severe mental impairement’ when the person is exempt.

This is one of the most under claimed benefits and can make one of the biggest differences. Please read our article here or contact us for a benefit check to understand your full benefit entitlement.

No, they are both non means tested benefits but for people of different ages and you cannot receive both at the same time. If you are not sure whether you are receiving the right benefits please get in touch

Anything that makes your life easier, Attendance Allowance is not ring fenced and does not have to be spent on paid carers. If you are not sure whether you are receiving the right benefits please get in touch

Attendance Allowance is a non means tested disability related benefit BUT it may passport you onto other benefits. Please get in touch if you would like a full benefit check.

You will have to satisfy certain criteria to qualify for Attendance Allowance. Take a look at our video on how to fill in the form and if you need any more help let us know please get in touch

Whether you are eligible to claim (or receive) Carers Allowance will depend on the benefits your parents receive, how many hours you spend caring and whether you earn a wage and if so how much. Claiming Carers Allowance may affect other benefits your parents receive. Please get in touch for a benefit check to find out whether to claim or not

That will depend on your circumstances. If you are on a low income or have moved in to a care home, use a wheelchair indoors or are living with a severe mental impairment there may be support for you. Read more in our article here or if you would like to make sure you are claiming all of the benefits you are entitled to please get in touch