good afternoon i had a total laryngectomy 24 years ago. i get the old incompacity benifit so dont qualify for the cost of living payment. i get enhanced care componant of pip. ive been told i can get a blue badge n mobility pipndue to the many weather conditions for walking which cant walk to far as get breathless. is it financiuly worth it or would i get less mony. kind regards
Hello uk zedv headz
Thanks for getting in touch.
We have a group of dedicated Welfare Rights Advisers who can answer your question about blue badge and PIP. Unfortunately the Welfare Rights Advisers don’t currently have a presence on Ask an Expert but you can speak to them over the phone. You can contact them on freephone 0808 808 0000 and they’re available Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm and weekends 9am – 5pm. If you prefer you can also contact them via webchat using this link Cancer Information And Support | Macmillan Cancer Support by selecting ‘Chat to us’ and then the ‘Welfare Benefits & Grants’ option. They will ask you for some financial details such as your household income, amount of savings, cost of rent/mortgage, council tax and utilities just to see if any other help is available.
Just to clarify, the Financial Guidance Service can provide information and guidance on all aspects of your personal finances to help you make informed decisions in the following areas:
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Kind Regards
Martin
Financial Guide
