Inheritance and benefits
If you inherit a cash lump sum, property, stocks and shares, this might affect means-tested benefits you receive.
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Terminally ill people and benefits
If you have cancer or another terminal condition, you may be eligible for a fast-tracked benefits claim with no medical assessment.
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How student finance affects your benefits
How student loans and university bursaries and scholarships might affect your benefits as a disabled student.
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Disability benefits and financial help for disabled people
If you are disabled, you could get disability benefits, grants and advice about money
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Discrimination when claiming benefits
You should be able to make a claim for benefits in a way that is accessible to you. If you are disabled, you have the right to reasonable adjustments.
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Savings and benefits
Savings affect some benefits. You can have savings and still claim means-tested benefits. But you must stay within saving limits set by the DWP.
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Long COVID and disability benefits
If you have long COVID, you do not need a diagnosis to claim benefits. But you will need evidence to show how your condition affects you.
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Claiming benefits after being made redundant
Finding work, maintaining your income and applying for benefits when you lose your job as a disabled employee.
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Disability benefits and financial help for disabled people
If you are disabled, you could get disability benefits, grants and advice about money
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Become an appointee to manage someone’s benefits
Becoming an appointee means applying to the Department of Work and Pensions to manage someone’s benefits.
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