Further Information
Rates of benefits
Rates of benefits are published each year in a Social Security Uprating Order which is approved by Parliament. Benefits are usually uprated in April, at the beginning of each financial year. Details are in leaflet BRA5DWP Social Security Benefit Rates. You can get this from your Jobcentre Plus Office.
Information sent by third parties
No supporting medical evidence submitted by a third party can be used without written permission from the author. If you are sending in any medical evidence on behalf of someone else, please send a covering letter stating whether or not this information can be sent directly to the person in whose name the claim is being made.
Child Tax Credit
To find out more about Child Tax Credit visit: www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits.
You can also ring the HM Revenue & Customs by calling the helpline on the following numbers:
England, Scotland and Wales: 0845 300 3900
Northern Ireland only: 0845 603 2000
Textphone for people with hearing or speech difficulties:
England, Scotland and Wales: 0845 300 3909
Northern Ireland only: 0845 607 6078
Lines open: 8am–8pm seven days a week (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year ’s Day and Easter Sunday).
If you need help or a form in Welsh, please telephone 0845 302 1489. Lines open: 8.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday.
Directgov
Visit Directgov for the widest range of online information from the Government - there's a section for disabled people covering financial support, disabilty rights, employment, independent living and much more. There is also a section for carers.