Category: Benefits

There are a wide range of Government benefits. Details are available on the Government website: Summarised below are some of the current benefits which may help renal patients. These will inevitably change over time, so you should always check on the Government website for the…

Disabled Facilities Grant If you are disabled and need to make changes to your home you could get a grant from your local council to help with the costs.  A Disabled Facilities Grant will not affect any benefits you are already receiving.  For more information,…

There can be charges for some treatment from the NHS and a leaflet has been produced by the NHS which outlines information about who does not have to pay charges and also explains the help you might get with costs if you are on a…

Council tax support will not be nationally set and local Councils must devise their own local scheme to help people on low income to pay their Council Tax bill. England:  Each local Council will be responsible for devising their own system of Council Tax Support…

Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) are responsible for the local hospital funding policies and will be able to tell you what you may be able to claim for.You may be able to claim a refund under the “Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme” (HTCS)…

Energy bills Contact your energy supplier, as they may be able to offer you a special tariff or payment plan to help you stay on top of your bills Energy Saving Trust Provides free, impartial advice about making your home more energy efficient.  They can…