{"id":32702,"date":"2018-10-07T14:05:37","date_gmt":"2018-10-07T13:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/?page_id=32702"},"modified":"2020-04-10T10:18:33","modified_gmt":"2020-04-10T09:18:33","slug":"benefit-quick-links","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cawatford.org.uk\/internal\/benefit-quick-links\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=”modern” shape=”round” spacing=”5″ gap=”1″ active_section=”1″ no_fill_content_area=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Attendance Allowance” tab_id=”1538647761398-bd3e37c4-0faf”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”AA Advisernet”][vc_column_text]Detailed guidance on Attendance Allowance.<\/p>\n

AA : Advisernet<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Disability Living Allowance” tab_id=”1538649029834-d65233c0-9f20″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”DLA Advisernet”][vc_column_text]Detailed guidance on Disability Living Allowance.<\/p>\n

DLA : Advisernet<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”Medical guidance (adult cases)”][vc_column_text]Medical guidance for DWP staff who make decisions on adult cases for Disability Living Allowance (DLA).<\/p>\n

DWP staff guide (adult cases)<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”DLA for children Advisernet”][vc_column_text]Detailed guidance on Disability Living Allowance for children.<\/p>\n

DLA for children : Advisernet<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”Medical guidance (child cases)”][vc_column_text]Medical guidance for DWP staff who make decisions on child cases for Disability Living Allowance (DLA).<\/p>\n

DWP staff guide (child cases)<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Employment and Support Allowance” tab_id=”1539099513682-975ddcf8-b292″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”ESA Advisernet”][vc_column_text]Detailed guidance on Employment and support allowance.<\/p>\n

ESA : Advisernet<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”ESA assessment”][vc_column_text]Most people, after submitting the ESA50 form, will be asked to go for a medical assessment, called a \u2018Work Capability Assessment\u2019. The assessments are carried out by the Health Assessment Advisory Service (also known as the Centre for Health and Disability Assessments).<\/p>\n

Health Assessment Advisory Service<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”wcainfo”][vc_column_text]An adviser guide to work capability assessment regulations and case law<\/p>\n

wcainfo<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”New style ESA”][vc_column_text]You can get new style ESA on its own or at the same time as Universal Credit. Eligibility will depend on your National Insurance record.<\/p>\n

DWP guide to new style ESA<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”WCA handbook”][vc_column_text]Guidance for healthcare professionals who undertake Work Capability Assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.<\/p>\n

WCA handbook<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Pension Credit” tab_id=”1538644903464-54d5bc8a-8e06″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”Pension Credit Advisernet”][vc_column_text]Detailed guidance on Pension Credit.<\/p>\n

Pension Credit : Advisernet<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”Pension Credit and disability”][vc_column_text]If someone has a disability and applies for Pension Credit, they may be entitled to extra money and may need to know who to contact.<\/p>\n

Pension Credit and help for disabled people<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”Pension Credit DWP toolkit”][vc_column_text]Advice and guidance for stakeholders from DWP<\/p>\n

Pension Credit toolkit<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”Pension Credit calculator”][vc_column_text]Calculator to find out how much Pension Credit someone could get \u2013 without giving any personal details.<\/p>\n

Pension Credit calculator<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”Pension Credit: technical guidance”][vc_column_text]Detailed guidance about what Pension Credit is, how it’s worked out, the eligibility rules and the application process.<\/p>\n

Technical guidance<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_text_separator title=””][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Personal Independence Payment” tab_id=”1547560026615-90099187-cc87″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”PIP Advisernet”][vc_column_text]Detailed guidance on Personal Independence Payment.<\/p>\n

PIP : Advisernet<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”PIP assessment”][vc_column_text]In Watford and the surrounding area (WD and AL, EN, HA, HP, UB postcodes) the assessment is carried out by Independent Assessment Services (formerly ATOS Healthcare).<\/p>\n

Independent Assessment Services<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”pipinfo”][vc_column_text]An adviser guide to personal independence payment regulations and case law.<\/p>\n

pipinfo<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”PIP assessment guide : Part 1″][vc_column_text]Guidance for health professionals carrying out PIP assessment activity and for those responsible for the quality of PIP assessments.<\/p>\n

Part 1 : the assessment process<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”PIP assessment guide : Part 2″][vc_column_text]Guidance for health professionals carrying out PIP assessment activity and for those responsible for the quality of PIP assessments.<\/p>\n

Part 2 : the assessment criteria<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”PIP assessment guide : Part 3″][vc_column_text]Guidance for health professionals carrying out PIP assessment activity and for those responsible for the quality of PIP assessments.<\/p>\n

Part 3 : health professional performance<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”PIP matters”][vc_column_text]PIP notes<\/a> – including comments on caselaw and HCP assessment<\/p>\n

PIP appeal template<\/a> – notes on preparing an appeal submission[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”PIP changes”][vc_column_text]A summary of changes to PIP which affect how the Department for Work and Pensions decides PIP claims.<\/p>\n

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) changes<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Universal Credit” tab_id=”1538644903418-b934625f-6150″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”UC Advisernet”][vc_column_text]Detailed guidance on Universal Credit.<\/p>\n

UC : Advisernet<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”What is Universal Credit?”][vc_column_text]Universal Credit is a payment to help with living costs if you\u2019re on a low income or out of work.<\/p>\n

Understanding Universal Credit<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”universalcreditinfo”][vc_column_text]Information about claimant’s job search, the claimant commitment, in-work conditionality, sanctions and more. Designed to help address commonly held myths and misconceptions about universal credit.<\/p>\n

universalcreditinfo<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”UC and couples”][vc_column_text]An overview of what Universal Credit means for couples who make a joint claim, including who can make a joint claim and what they will be expected to do in return.<\/p>\n

UC : further information for couples<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”UC and your home”][vc_column_text]How Universal Credit can help with housing costs and how claimants are expected to pay their landlord themselves.<\/p>\n

UC and your home<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”UC and disability or health conditions”][vc_column_text]The support that is available for Universal Credit claimants who have a disability or health condition.<\/p>\n

UC : health conditions and disability guide<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_separator color=”black”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”UC and families”][vc_column_text]An overview of what Universal Credit means for families and what they will be expected to do in return.<\/p>\n

UC : further information for families<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_text_separator title=”UC and other benefits”][vc_column_text]Information on the extra support claimants may be able to get if they receive Universal Credit.<\/p>\n

UC : other benefits<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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