The outbreak of Coronavirus has had an immediate impact on demand for benefit support. ASKCPAG provide comprehensive and frequently updated information on entitlement to support and rule changes regarding welfare benefits and Coronavirus.
Information issued by the Government regarding claiming benefits and the arrangements the Department for Work and Pensions is making to support those who are affected by coronavirus can be found here.
Updates on the range of extra support and temporary measures that the Government is working to put in place to help workers, benefit claimants and businesses affected by coronavirus are available here.
The national emergency is having an impact on the process of claiming disability benefits and appealing decisions. The Government has stipulated that health checks and face-to-face assessment are no longer required. Additionally, the Government is providing a daily summary of the HM Courts and Tribunals Service operational position during the coronavirus pandemic.
Disability North’s Welfare Benefits Service Team continue to deliver advice over the phone and our usual contact details can be used to make an appointment.
DWP guidance
Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re already getting benefits
Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re self-employed and getting less work or no work
Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you were employed and have lost your job
Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re employed and cannot work