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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Memory Box Project Reminiscence Sessions at Bitterne Library October

Reminiscence sessions for people living with dementia and their carers, at Bitterne Library on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10.30-11.30
Flu vaccinations for people with learning disabilities

People with learning disabilities are eligible for the free flu jab and for reasonable adjustments if needed e.g. easy-read leaflet, home visit, nasal spray
Flu vaccination eligibility 2018/9

This fact sheet lists all those eligible for free vaccinations in the UK. It is best to have the flu vaccination in the autumn before any outbreaks of flu. Remember that you need it every year, so don’t assume you are protected because you had one last year.
Eligibility for the Flu Vaccination Service 2018/9

This fact sheet lists all those eligible for free vaccinations in the UK

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Club night for adults with learning disabilities

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