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Disability Living Allowance State Pension and Winter Fuel Payment
I think the answer will be a definite "No" but asking, just in case. Is a pensioner receiving State (Retirement) Pension and DLA for longstanding disability but not receiving any means tested benefit likely to be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment? I saw somewhere (might be an out of date source) that DLA was a…
DVLA car tax
Hi I'm disabled and receive higher rate PIP. I no longer drive but we have a family car. Am I right in thinking that I can’t apply for the free tax as my husband uses the car?
Personal Pension And Care Package
I have a personal pension as yet I haven’t drawn down from it, the plan was when I reached 65 I’m now 62 Will it be classed as part of my investments for a financial assessment in regards a care package or disregarded
Advice RE Respite care
It would be great to hear from anyone who has had similar experience. I am very new to all this. My Partner cares for her Mother and we are planning on applying for some Respite Care so we can have a holiday which otherwise wont be possible. I haven't started the application yet. I was wondering about it and thinking about…
Bridging loan for care home fees
Hello, A relative of mine moved into a care home earlier this year and we have since been trying to sell her house. The house sale is going through but is taking a long time and my relative has now run out of money to pay the care home fees, so relying on the money from the house sale. I don't think we will have a…
Stairlift no longer Needed
Hello, My partner relative had a stairlift fitted however its been over a year since her relative has passed away. So the household has decided to sell the stairlift. I believe they paid £5-6000 (excluding labour fitting charge) for the Handicare FreeCurve curved stairlift than runs on rechargeable batteries that features…
Bank Card - Autistic People
Does anyone have any advice regarding getting a bank card for an adult with Autism? They are non-verbal, and don't have capacity to manage their own account/finances. They access the community with support staff, and historically have always used cash with staff supporting / managing this for them. However, the past few…
Increased attendance allowance with deprivation of liberty in a care home?
Hi All Just looking for some help / advice - couldn't find this anywhere else My mother is in a care home and the subject of a deprivation of liberty order (due to dementia), she currently receives attendance allowance at the lower level (from before she was admitted into the home) Does the fact she is subject to this…
Which rollator can you recommend?
Hello,I would like to ask which rollator you can recommend. I am trying out an old one from my mother, which is also a little easier. But I can't push or steer with my right arm, otherwise it would be too painful. That's why I only rest my right hand loosely on the rollator. Is there a rollator that is as light as possible…
Star lift options - thoughts?
Hey guys, I'm looking into stair lofts as I suspect my father will need one fairly soon - and I'd rather be prepared when that time comes than need to faff for ages. For context.. Staircase with a curve, in a typical 3 bed semi in the outskirts of London My Dad is 84 and suffers with bad knee problems, foot problems, has a…
Which fold up mobility scooter
Inlaws are in their 80's and are looking for a mobility scooter they can put in the car. We have no idea which to go for - anybody have any recommendations? Thankyou.
Disposing of mobility scooters
Has anyone got any experience of disposing of mobility scooters? My father passed away recently and was a bit of a crazy hoarder. He had 4x mobility scooters in back garden wasting away. The council won’t take them. Anything I google online only talks about re-use / trade-in or selling them. I think they are way past…
I begrudge how much it costs to take my support staff on holiday with me.
I do really like the company though. I went to Turkey with one of my support workers in April for 10 days and it cost a lot. over 5.5k. That is staff hours for the 10 days and the holiday cost plus spending money for us both. It was a good holiday but I thought my staff was rude always criticising the buffet breakfast…
Should I agree to a Council Allpay account?
I am going to be receiving a Direct Payment of Adult Social Care from our local Council for a close family member. The Council is very keen for us to open an Allpay account. I can see how Allpay makes their work easier but, aside from having to send in regular accounts etc, are there any downsides to Allpay for us that…
Disabled facilities grant advice please
please could someone advise me on a disabled facilities grant. I dont want to name the area or council as they have always been very helpful and polite but seem very understaffed and underfunded. I contacted the council early May this year to apply for a small adaption that i need to make access to my property easier. I…
Hearing aid has stopped working
I hope this is the best place to ask and I'll be glad of any information, thank you. I have two NHS hearing aids and this afternoon after hearing the alert sound that the battery needs to be changed I changed the battery when I got home but the intermittent "battery low" sound was on for several hours before I could change…
Stoma supplies in Spain
Hi, I have been offered a job in Spain which would allow my wife to join me. She has a permanent Stoma and receives her products free in the UK. We have found similar products in Spain but not sure if she is entitled to and help from the NHS while in Spain. She doesn't qualify for an S1 yet and don't if the S1 will even…
Potentially written off motab car.
Hi We got our motab car in April and sadly someone crashed into us in July. So not long at all. We have been waiting since then to get a rear bumper sorted but with the global parts problem it's been painful waiting. Also the hire car we had was totally not suitable. A jeep thatu husband was told is self charging but it…
Can Lloyds/Halifax account Vue Cinema voucher be combined with CEA card?
So I would use the voucher for a disabled kid and CEA card for myself to go free as a care?
Grant for mobility equipment
Hi, I am trying to find a way to get a grant for a mobility scooter. I am disabled and I have been unable to work for the past few years due to various health problems. I have unfortunately found myself reliant on benefits. My mobility has worsened significantly over the past few months and I am really struggling to walk.…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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