British Sign Language pilot introduced to make DWP services more accessible
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a new video relay service to help British Sign Language (BSL) users access government services.
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Financial help and benefits assessments if you are affected by COVID-19
With uncertainty around what will happen next, it is understandable to have concerns around your finances and any benefits you receive while there are restrictions in place to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Saving energy tips during Big Energy Saving Week
Heating your home can come with increasing energy bills, ahead of Big Energy Saving Week get to grips with your energy to stay financially stable and in control.
Savvy shopping this Christmas
It’s just around the corner, but there is still time to get some last minute gifts in where you might end up going over budget. The festive season can see you dipping into savings or changing your monthly budget, we take a look at how to spend clever over Christmas.
School late fines are penalising disabled parents
Mornings are never easy. From alarms not going off to bad traffic to getting the kids up, ready, and out the door – we’ve all…
Money Mechanics
A project boosting the financial literacy of young deaf and blind people in London, has secured £532,000 in funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Over a thousand…
Help is at hand for service users ahead of auto enrolment
The law on workplace pensions has changed and will impact every employer with at least one member of staff in relation to pension enrolment and contributions. This…
Disabled consumers should be “bold and loud” about their spending power, says independent commission
The Extra Costs Commission (ECC) publishes its final recommendations today from its year-long inquiry into the extra costs faced by disabled people. Launched in response…
Getting back on track with the 7 Families project
In a guest blog, Tracey Clarke explains how a pioneering new financial project is getting her family back on track after disability and job loss…