This is a list of the money and assets that are taken into account when a claim for Universal Credit is being assessed.
This workshop is expanding on the financial topics touched on in our All Kinds of Everything workshop. You should note that I am not a financial or legal expert and that as family circumstances are going to vary you may need to consult a solicitor or financial advisor to ensure you have the correct information for your circumstances.
A basic overview based on a Disabled young person in their 20s. I have left out information that is not relevant, or not likely to be relevant, to such a person. Therefore, these notes are not, in any way comprehensive.
A quick overview of what a DWP Appointee is and when you might become one for a disabled young person. DWP stands for Department of Work and Pensions.
This is a guide from hft who are on a mission to make lives of learning disabled people better. I regularly refer to their guide to the care act and this guide about money matters is equally good and easy to read.
Links to sample forms – the PIP1 form and the actual claim form – PIP2. You can’t print this off – if you want to make a PIP application you need to contact the PIP helpline and request that a form be sent to you.
The Disabled Students’ Allowance is a grant to support disabled students with additional costs they might have at university because of their disability
This document is a quick overview about what a Limited Capability for Work (LCW) or a Limited Capability for Work Related Activities (LCWRA) means for a person applying for Universal Credit
This document lists the descriptors and points allocated for each of the activities assessed on the Work Capability Assessment.