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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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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Bedroom tax and housing benefits
If you have more bedrooms than the DWP assesses that you need, they will reduce your benefits. This is sometimes called the “bedroom tax”.
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Work and claiming benefits
You can work while claiming benefits, this includes permitted work. Find out how working will affect your benefits and if you’re entitled to support.
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Benefits and mental health
If your mental health means you find it hard to work or complete daily tasks, you could claim benefits. Criteria can include depression or anxiety.
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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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Benefits and having someone stay over
People can stay with you, but if the DWP thinks someone has started living with you, they may suspend your benefits.
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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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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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