Benefits and law

Bereavement Support Payment extension

Carer’s Allowance will be exempt from the Benefit Cap

07 November 2016Read more

Change to Carer’s Allowance earnings rule announced

28th November 2016Read more

Housing Benefit after Wednesday 22 February 2017

Revision to Guidance on Housing Benefit Managed Payment

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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'Toddle and Waddlle'

A new initiative from Communicare at the Quays Swimming and Diving Complex bringing together the oldest and youngest members of the community. “Toddle and Waddle” will combine a chair-based exercise group with an “introduction to sport” class to provide a weekly afternoon of interaction and fun that is designed to get everyone moving and enjoying time together.

Services for your senses roadshow

A community event this week highlighting free services available in Southampton for people who are deaf, deafblind, deafened or hard of hearing. At the Above Bar Street branch of Barclays in Southampton from 10am to 3pm on Friday 20th October. Southampton City Council, Hampshire Constabulary, Action on Hearing Loss, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and others will be promoting free services for people who are deaf, deafblind, deafened or hard of hearing.

Talk on support tools to help people stay at home

An informal talk on technology enabling older people to remain in their homes. 18th October 10.30-12.30 at Woolston Community Centre

PIP mandatory reconsideration request tool from Law for Life

Law for Life's new and improved toolsto help disabled people appeal PIP decisions

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