Benefits and law

Please find below details of recent changes to laws or benefits that may be relevant to you in your caring role.

Bereavement Support Payment extension

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Carer’s Allowance will be exempt from the Benefit Cap

07 November 2016Read more

Carers Allowance increase in April 2018

Benefit rates for disability benefits and premiums, Carer’s Allowance, and all carer’s elements and premiums will increase in April 2018.Read more

Change to Carer’s Allowance earnings rule announced

28th November 2016Read more

Housing Benefit after Wednesday 22 February 2017

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Ombudsman Services

If you have an unresolved consumer complaint this service may be able to help.Read more

Revision to Guidance on Housing Benefit Managed Payment

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Statement from DWP on changes to PIP regulations

First published on 23 February 2017Read more

Suicide prevention: interim report from House of Commons Select Committee

15th December 2016Read more

Universal Credit Rollout in Southampton

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Distance Carers Hull publishes research results

Research into the specific issues facing long distance carers has now been published. Read the report here.
Carol Carswell

Carers Assessment Reviewer
Bereavement Course #2

Whether you have lost a loved one recently or some time ago, these four sessions at Thornhill Baptist Church provide support for you as you navigate your bereavement journey. Dates: 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th November Time: 7.45-9.30 pm
Carers Rights Day 2018

Friday 30th November is Carers Rights Day. Carers UK have some great advice and resources for employers.

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Carers Cards

Saves you money out and about and recognises your caring role
Carers Assessments
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Emergency planning

Guidance on writing a plan for someone else to follow if something unexpected happens to you or if you are unable to carry on with your caring role due to a hospital stay, overseas family event etc.
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Carers in Southampton is a free service for adult informal carers who give their time, unpaid, to look after an adult family member, friend or neighbour with additional support needs. We administer Carers Assessments on behalf of SCC and also provide support and relevant information.
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Club night for adults with learning disabilities

A club night especially for adults with learning disabilities at The Edge
Buzz Network

The Buzz Network is a group for Southampton parents/carers of children with disabilities/special needs. It is open to children with any disability from ADHD to visual impairments, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.
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