Benefits

The benefits system is designed to make sure that there is a minimum standard of living for everyone and My Advice Gateway provides information on how benefits are claimed and paid.

Details of planned changes to the benefit system can be found at here.

An A-Z of the Benefits System is available from GOV.UK and further information is available at CitizensAdvice, Turn2us, AgeUK, MoneyHelper and AdviserBook .

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ATTENDANCE ALLOWANCE

Attendance Allowance is a tax-fee benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of illness or disability.

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COMMUNITY CARE GRANT – LOCAL PROVISION

Community Care Grants have been replaced by a new local provision. The new provision will be administered by local authorities in England and the devolved ...