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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
New Blue Badge rule change starting on Monday could see disabled drivers miss out on £3.7k discount
Thousands of disabled drivers may be unable to take advantage of major electric car incentives PARK OFF New Blue Badge rule change starting on Monday could see disabled drivers miss out on £3.7k discount Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FROM Monday, a new rule regarding EVs is coming into play. And thousands of Blue Badge holders are expected to be exempt from the payments. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Experts say additional support is needed for disabled drivers of electric vehicles The Government's new Electric Car Grant portal is expected to begin on August 11. And it means motorists buying vehicles under £37,000 will be eligible for the discount in a bid to drive demand for EVs. But, nearly 11,000 disabled Blue Badge holders may not be eligible for the big saving because of rules around affordability. Matt Fieldhouse is the Group Managing Director and Car Expert at Mobility in Motion. He said just 20 of the top 40 most accessible and affordable EVs on the Motability Scheme meet the criteria. As a result, half of the most practical models for disabled drivers and Blue Badge holders could be excluded from the scheme. It also means road users must meet the same rules and price cap as any other driver applying for the discount. Drivers will also have to pay out for any disability adaptations or Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles conversions they may need out of their own pocket. Blue Badges – how to get them In England, Wales and Scotland, you can apply for a Blue Badge on the website. Some people qualify for the badge automatically, whilst others are assessed on an individual basis. Tesla's Cybertruck Graveyard: Hundreds of Unsold EVs Abandoned at Shopping Mall Local councils are in charge of assessing eligibility for badges, with applications taking up to 12 weeks. If the council decides you are not eligible for the badge, you can request them to reconsider your application. Badges in England cost £10, whilst in Scotland, they are priced at £20. Badges in Wales are free. In the UK, wheelchair-accessible vehicles are those that have been modified by increasing the interior size of the vehicle and equipping it with a means of wheelchair entry, such as a wheelchair ramp or powered lift. The £600million-a-year Disabled Motability scheme offers essential support to individuals with severe physical or mental disabilities. The scheme is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, supports around 589,000 claimants in England and Wales as of 2024. Are you missing out on benefits? YOU can use a benefits calculator to help check that you are not missing out on money you are entitled to Charity Turn2Us' benefits calculator works out what you could get. Entitledto's free calculator determines whether you qualify for various benefits, tax credit and Universal Credit. and charity StepChange both have benefits tools powered by Entitledto's data. You can use Policy in Practice's calculator to determine which benefits you could receive and how much cash you'll have left over each month after paying for housing costs. Your exact entitlement will only be clear when you make a claim, but calculators can indicate what you might be eligible for.
Scottish Sun
04-08-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Full list of injuries and illnesses that mean you qualify for little-known benefit worth £11,715 – are you eligible?
Read on to find out exactly what you need to do to qualify TO YOUR BENEFIT Full list of injuries and illnesses that mean you qualify for little-known benefit worth £11,715 – are you eligible? THOUSANDS of workers are missing out on a little-known benefit that could be worth up to £11,715 a year. The Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit is worth £225.30 per week but the exact amount you will get depends on your circumstances. Advertisement 1 You could be missing out on benefits worth up to £11,715 a year Credit: Getty As the name suggests, the benefit can be claimed by people who have been involved in an accident at work. You can also claim if you developed one of 70 conditions, diseases or illnesses due to work. These include common conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, deafness or osteoarthritis. The level of your disability will affect the amount of the benefit you may get. Advertisement To claim the benefit you need to be assessed by a 'medical advisor' and will receive a grade on a scale of one to 100%. Normally you need to be assessed as 14% disabled or more to get the benefit. Those who are considered to be 100% disabled will receive £225.30. Meanwhile, if you are deemed 50% disabled then you will get £112.65. Advertisement The payments drop to £45.06 for workers who are considered to be 20% disabled. To claim the benefit you need to fill in and post a claim form. You need to complete the form BI100A if you are claiming for accidents caused by work. Meanwhile, if you are claiming for a disease caused by work then you need to fill in the form BI100PD. Advertisement Alternatively, you can request a claim form by phone by calling 0800 121 8379. The lines are open from 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday. Are you missing out on benefits? YOU can use a benefits calculator to help check that you are not missing out on money you are entitled to Charity Turn2Us' benefits calculator works out what you could get. Entitledto's free calculator determines whether you qualify for various benefits, tax credit and Universal Credit. and charity StepChange both have benefits tools powered by Entitledto's data. You can use Policy in Practice's calculator to determine which benefits you could receive and how much cash you'll have left over each month after paying for housing costs. Your exact entitlement will only be clear when you make a claim, but calculators can indicate what you might be eligible for. Once you submit your form your claim will be assessed using the information you provided, or at a face to face medical assessment. You will be contacted if you need a face to face medical assessment. Advertisement What other help is available? If you are struggling with the cost of food then you should check where your nearest food bank is. The Trussell Trust has hundreds of food banks across the UK. You can find your nearest one by visiting The trust's food banks issue emergency parcels to people who are struggling to cover the cost of food themselves. Advertisement Meanwhile, if your disability means that you have fallen behind on your energy bills, you might be able to get a grant to wipe any debt. British Gas and Octopus Energy, the UK's two biggest energy firms, both run schemes offering customers grants worth up to £1,700. You may also be entitled to a reduction in your Council Tax bill if your home has certain features that are essential to you living there. For example, if you built an extension for a downstairs bedroom which increased the size of your property and pushed up your Council Tax bill. Advertisement Contact your local council to apply for a Council Tax Disabled Band Reduction. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Warning to anyone with Blue Badge over ‘misunderstood rule' that could land you with £1,000 fine or see you lose permit
Scroll down to find out how to apply for a Blue Badge FARE GAME Warning to anyone with Blue Badge over 'misunderstood rule' that could land you with £1,000 fine or see you lose permit Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BLUE Badge holders have been issued a warning over a "misunderstood rule" that could leave drivers with a £1000 fine. The Blue Badge scheme was set up to help those with mobility issues by allowing them easier access to parking. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Blue Badges are given to those with mobility issues Credit: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett 2 Your Blue Badge must be clearly displayed Credit: Alamy However, there is often confusion over when it can be used, with recent figures from the RAC revealing that theft and misuse of Blue Badges has risen by a over 1000% since 2016. Where Can Blue Badge Holders Park? It is often wrongly assumed that having a Blue Badge allows you to park anywhere. However, this is not the case. Blue Badge holders are not permitted to park anywhere where their vehicle could endanger others or obstruct access, such as near junctions, bus stops, or the entrance to hospitals. Where To Display a Blue Badge Blue Badge holders must always ensure to display their badge clearly on the dashboard, with the relevant details on show. Some people mistakenly think that its OK to borrow a Blue Badge from someone, or use it whilst the holder is not present, but this is not the case. People who use someone else's Blue Badge, when the badge holder is not in the car could be subject to a £1000 fine. Using a badge that has expired and failing to return a badge that is no longer needed can also lead to hefty fines. How To Get A Blue Badge In England, Wales and Scotland, you can apply for a Blue Badge on the website. Some people qualify for the badge automatically, whilst others are assessed on an individual basis. My car was towed from disabled parking spot even though I have a badge - I had to pay £100s but it's the council's fault Local councils are in charge of assessing eligibility for badges, with applications taking up to 12 weeks. If the council decides you are not eligible for the badge, you can request them to reconsider your application. Badges in England cost £10, whilst in Scotland, they are priced at £20. Badges in Wales are free. Are you missing out on benefits? YOU can use a benefits calculator to help check that you are not missing out on money you are entitled to Charity Turn2Us' benefits calculator works out what you could get. Entitledto's free calculator determines whether you qualify for various benefits, tax credit and Universal Credit. and charity StepChange both have benefits tools powered by Entitledto's data. You can use Policy in Practice's calculator to determine which benefits you could receive and how much cash you'll have left over each month after paying for housing costs. Your exact entitlement will only be clear when you make a claim, but calculators can indicate what you might be eligible for. Blue Badges in England and Wales typically last for three years, after which holders must reapply. However, some badges are valid until the end of certain benefits, such as Personal Independence Payments. Reminders of expiration are not sent out to badge holders, so you have to keep an eye on the date yourself, and apply for renewal 12 weeks in advance.
The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Warning to anyone with Blue Badge over ‘misunderstood rule' that could land you with £1,000 fine or see you lose permit
BLUE Badge holders have been issued a warning over a "misunderstood rule" that could leave drivers with a £1000 fine. The Blue Badge scheme was set up to help those with mobility issues by allowing them easier access to 2 Blue Badges are given to those with mobility issues Credit: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett 2 Your Blue Badge must be clearly displayed Credit: Alamy However, there is often confusion over when it can be used, with recent figures from the Where Can Blue Badge Holders Park? It is often wrongly assumed that having a Blue Badge allows you to park anywhere. However, this is not the case. Blue Badge holders are not permitted to park anywhere where their vehicle could endanger others or obstruct access, such as near junctions, bus stops, or the entrance to hospitals. Read more motors stories Where To Display a Blue Badge Blue Badge holders must always ensure to display their badge clearly on the dashboard, with the relevant details on show. Some people mistakenly think that its OK to borrow a Blue Badge from someone, or use it whilst the holder is not present, but this is not the case. People who use someone else's Blue Badge, when the badge holder is not in the car could be subject to a £1000 fine. Using a badge that has expired and failing to return a badge that is no longer needed can also lead to hefty fines. Most read in Fabulous How To Get A Blue Badge In England, Some people qualify for the badge automatically, whilst others are assessed on an individual basis. My car was towed from disabled parking spot even though I have a badge - I had to pay £100s but it's the council's fault Local councils are in charge of assessing eligibility for badges, with applications taking up to 12 weeks. If the council decides you are not eligible for the badge, you can request them to reconsider your application. Badges in England cost £10, whilst in Scotland, they are priced at £20. Badges in Wales are free. Are you missing out on benefits? YOU can use a benefits calculator to help check that you are not missing out on money you are entitled to Charity Entitledto's and charity StepChange both have benefits tools powered by Entitledto's data. You can use Your exact entitlement will only be clear when you make a claim, but calculators can indicate what you might be eligible for. Blue Badges in England and Wales typically last for three years, after which holders must reapply. However, some badges are valid until the end of certain benefits, such as Personal Independence Payments . Reminders of expiration are not sent out to badge holders, so you have to keep an eye on the date yourself, and apply for renewal 12 weeks in advance.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Thousands on Universal Credit wake up to surprise DWP payments this week
Check below to see if you're affected BENEFITS BOOST Thousands on Universal Credit wake up to surprise DWP payments this week THOUSANDS of Brits on Universal Credit could see an early DWP payment drop into their accounts this week. The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that thousands of people will get their money ahead of schedule due to the Spring bank holiday falling on Monday, May 26. Advertisement 1 Payments due on the 26th will now land this week on Friday, May 23 Credit: Alamy Instead of waiting until after the long weekend, payments due on the 26th will now land this week on Friday, May 23 – giving claimants a much-needed cash boost just before the break. This applies to a range of benefits, including the state pension, child benefit, PIP, and Universal Credit. It's important to remember that not everyone will get paid early – it only affects those whose usual payment date falls on the bank holiday Monday. If your regular payday isn't impacted, your money will arrive as normal. Advertisement The DWP makes early payments during bank holidays, Easter, and Christmas to make sure claimants aren't left waiting for vital support. Are you missing out on benefits? YOU can use a benefits calculator to help check that you are not missing out on money you are entitled to Charity Turn2Us' benefits calculator works out what you could get. Entitledto's free calculator determines whether you qualify for various benefits, tax credit and Universal Credit. and charity StepChange both have benefits tools powered by Entitledto's data. You can use Policy in Practice's calculator to determine which benefits you could receive and how much cash you'll have left over each month after paying for housing costs. Your exact entitlement will only be clear when you make a claim, but calculators can indicate what you might be eligible for. I'm a mum-of-5 on £1.5K Universal Credit per month - people think I'm popping kids out to get 'lots of money' but I still have to use food banks - its embarrassing WHO'S GETTING PAID EARLY? It is not just those on Universal Credit that will get paid early. Twelve benefits are affected by this May's date change: Universal Credit State Pension Child Benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Attendance Allowance Carer's Allowance Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Income Support Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) Pension Credit Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Guardian's Allowance If you're due money from any of these and your payment date is Monday, May 26, it should arrive on Friday, May 23 instead. Advertisement HAVEN'T BEEN PAID? If your payment hasn't landed when expected, you can contact the DWP helpline on 0800 328 5644. You can also raise a complaint online if your payment is late or missing. For more info on your specific benefit and payment dates, visit or speak to your local Jobcentre Plus. And while an early deposit might be welcome, experts are urging people to budget carefully, as the next payment will still land on its usual date – leaving a longer gap than usual between payouts. Advertisement Am I entitled to Universal Credit? According to the GOV website, if you're on a low income or need help with your living costs, then you could be entitled to Universal Credit. To claim, you must live in the UK, be aged 18 or over (with some exceptions if you're 15 to 17), be under State Pension age, and have £16,000 or less in money, savings and investments. Other circumstances are if you are out of work, or unable to work, for example because of a health condition. UPCOMING BENEFIT CHANGES Thousands of households on old-style legacy benefits are being moved to Universal Credit via Managed Migration. The managed migration process officially began back in July 2022 after a successful pilot in July 2019. Since then, households receiving one of five legacy benefits, have been receiving postal notifications outlining the steps required to transition to Universal Credit. Upon receiving a migration letter, claimants are given up to three months to make the switch. Advertisement Failure to act within this timeframe could result in the loss of existing benefits. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has already closed new claims for four legacy benefits - tax credits, income support, income-based jobseeker's allowance, and housing benefit. Households still receiving income-related employment and support allowance (ESA) are now being urged to make the move to Universal Credit. ESA provides financial support for those unable to work due to illness or disability. Advertisement Initially, the government planned to transfer all ESA claimants to Universal Credit by the end of 2028. However, this deadline has since been brought forward to March 2026. HELP CLAIMING UNIVERSAL CREDIT As well as benefit calculators, anyone moving from Tax Credits to Universal Credit can find help in a number of ways. You can visit your local Jobcentre by searching at Advertisement There's also a free service called Help to Claim from Citizen's Advice: England: 0800 144 8 444 Scotland: 0800 023 2581 Wales: 08000 241 220 You can also get help online from advisers at
