Publisher's Synopsis
The handbook provides in-depth information and invaluable guidance on the benefits system and social care services. Full of tools and tactics to help you make a successful claim. Your right to benefits For anyone with an illness, injury or disability For carers, children and young people For people in education or work, looking for work, not in work or in retirement For people injured at work or serving in the Armed Forces Eligibility requirements and how to make a claim Challenging decisions; how to appeal Your right to care and support The eligibility criteria for people needing care and support Assessments, budgets and ways of paying for care Challenging eligibility and funding decisions Local authority duties Support for carers