The UK Government has annnounced a consultation on the future of Personal Independence Payment (PIP.) Reforms to PIP could include stopping regular cash payments, and instead offering claimants one-off grants for things like home adaptations. Read the full story here on the BBC website. National charity the MS Society have reacted to the consultation with […]
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An introductory workshop for people with MS wanting to know more about this welfare benefit for people with a disability or long-term condition. Details Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a welfare benefit that can give extra money and support if you are living with a condition that impacts on your daily living or mobility. PIP
An introductory workshop for people with MS wanting to know more about this welfare benefit for people with a disability or long-term condition. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a welfare benefit that can give extra money and support if you are living with a condition that impacts on your daily living or mobility. PIP is
An Introduction to PIP: MS-UK webinar, 22 November Read More »
The Wokingham Carers Partnership is hosting an information event at Winnersh Community Centre Join them from 1pm to 4.15pm on Wednesday 22 November, the day before Carers Rights Day, for helpful advice from a range of speakers. This event is being held in partnership with Age UK Berkshire and Promise Inclusion, with refreshments and cake available. As well as information stalls, there will
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From April 2023 to March 2024, the Department of Work and Pensions is providing funding to local councils through the Household Support Fund. Councils are using this funding to support low income households with the rising cost of living, including energy, food and essential bills. Each council has their own way of distributing the fund
Household Support Fund Read More »
The DWP have finally created a light touch review form for claimants who have reached pension age or who have an ongoing PIP (Personal Independence Payment) award. The form known as the AR2 form is being issued from August 2023. This form is a much shorter alternative to the AR1 PIP award review form, which
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There are lots of events and activities happening locally
Carers Week 5-11 June 2023 Read More »
Find out about Access to Work grants and more
Could Access to Work help you? Read More »
Find out about broadband social tariffs
Could you be eligible to save money on your broadband? Read More »
Find out the impact on people with MS
MS Society react to Government Welfare plans Read More »
