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People on DWP PIP getting nine freebies and discounts in July worth £3,558
@Source: birminghammail.co.uk
A full list of July freebies and discounts you can claim if you’re on PIP have been revealed. People on Personal Independence Payment are set to be handed a string of July freebies and discounts amid the growing row over the welfare bill. Labour Party ministers had to gut their own bill less than two hours before a vote when confronted with a widespread and sustained rebellion this week. Out of the 126 signatories to the first reasoned amendment, which would have put the bill on pause indefinitely, 70 were newly elected MPs. After stripping the PIP changes out of the bill completely on Tuesday, the Resolution Foundation estimates there will be no savings in five years’ time – leaving a £5bn hole in the chancellor’s plans. READ MORE Major high street brand cuts 1,200 jobs as sales fall by nearly £100million While we’ve been here debating it, the bill has more or less disintegrated,” said Helen Whately, the shadow work and pensions secretary. “Describing this as chaos now feels like an understatement.” “I’m absolutely amazed at what’s happened even this afternoon,” Ian Lavery told the Commons during Tuesday’s debate. “This is crazy. This is outrageous.” If you're on a low income or claim benefits, such as universal credit, your household may qualify for a Council Tax reduction – which can be as much as 100%. To get a Council Tax reduction it doesn't matter if you own your own home or rent, or whether you're employed or not. The average band D property is £2,130 this year. A Blue Badge can save you money through various parking concessions and potential discounts. You can park for free in on-street parking meters and pay-and-display bays, and on single or double yellow lines for up to 3 hours (unless there's a "no loading" restriction). Additionally, some car parks offer reduced or free parking, and you may be exempt from road tolls in certain areas. In London, you can also register for an exemption from the congestion charge, which can save significant amounts If you are on certain benefits, you could be eligible for disability premium, which is extra amounts of money on top of what you are already have. However, you will need to be receiving one of the below with your PIP payment to meet the criteria: Contacting the DWP can be helpful when going through this process, of if you are enquiring about what you may be entitled to, The Sun reported. The amount of the disability premium paid with Personal Independence Payment (PIP) depends on whether it's the Severe Disability Premium or the Enhanced Disability Premium, and whether you're single or in a couple. The Severe Disability Premium can be £82.90 per week for a single person or £165.80 for a couple. The Enhanced Disability Premium is £21.20 per week for a single person or £30.25 per week for a couple. If you currently receive the standard rate mobility component of PIP, worth £29.20 at the moment, you can get a 50 per cent reduction on your vehicle tax. In order to get the reduction, you must provide the following documentation alongside your claim: Send your application and documents to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BF. Those who are on an enhanced rate of PIP could be entitled to a full exemption from the vehicle tax. You will need to pay the lowest first year rate of vehicle tax set at £10 from 1 April 2025. From the second tax payment onwards, you will pay the standard rate of £195. Free prescriptions, or Prescription Prepayment Certificates (PPCs), can save you money on medication costs if you regularly need prescriptions. A 3-month PPC costs £32.05, and a 12-month PPC costs £114.50. You'll save money if you need more than 3 prescriptions in 3 months or more than 11 in 12 months. For example, someone needing 2 prescriptions a month for a year would save over £100 compared to paying for each prescription individually, according to Money Saving Expert. If you are disabled and required modifications to your home made to aid you, this can be done through the Disabled Facilities Grant. Varying amounts of money issued to the person depends on where you live in the UK, and you must apply for it through your local council. This can be useful if you need widened doorways or a ramp installed at your home. Disabled children under 18 can get a grant without their parents’ income being taken into account. Contact your local council for more information. Landlords can get a grant without their income and savings being taken into account. The council may ask for the property to be let to another disabled person if the current tenant moves within 5 years. The WaterSure scheme ensures some water suppliers provide assistance for those on certain benefits, so this could mean those on Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or PIP. To obtain this, you must have either already applied for a water meter or already have one installed, as well as being able to show there is a high water usage need. For example, if someone you live with has a health condition where water is significantly used, but it is crucial to be aware that not everyone will be able to access the scheme, so it is important you speak to your water supplier to see if you qualify. The average water bill in the UK is £473 per year, which equates to roughly £39.42 per month, or £1.29 per day, according to Ofwat. This covers both water and wastewater services. However, the exact amount can vary depending on your location and water company. Those who are on the enhanced rate of the mobility component of PIP and have at least 12 months left on your current allowance may be able to join the Motability Scheme. This works by offering those eligible the chance to access over 2,000 vehicles with insurance, tax and servicing included within the package. By visiting the Motability Scheme, you can find out more information on the matter. By contacting your local council and having your PIP award letter ready, you could get up to a third off rale fares with the railcard. Once you have obtained the information needed, you can apply for the railcard, which may give you huge savings if you are a regular traveller, on the National Rail website.
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