Benefit increases, 04/2009

jenhug

DLA and Carers allowance goes up in april, along with many other benefits.
here is a link to work out how much extra you will get.

Hope it helps someone, I know it is not a huge increase, but it all adds up.

Antispam

That link doesnt work

correct link http://www.dwp.gov.uk/mediacentre/pressreleases/2008/dec/NewBenefitRates.pdf

LindsayO

every little helps

weanie

It doesn't look as if they have raised the amount of money a carer can earn before it limits the carer's allowance does it?

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weanie wrote: »

It doesn't look as if they have raised the amount of money a carer can earn before it limits the carer's allowance does it?

No for some reason they havent,probably as its not linked to RPI increases like most benefits are

daska

This says proposed rates for 2009/10. Have they been agreed?

jenhug

I do know several people that have already had the letters telling them of the increase.

daska

Fabulous, that'll ease the food budget a fraction!

jenhug

yeah, not quite fillet steak budget but a few little treats eh!