Tag: benefits
7 benefits of caring for your parents
Receiving care can boost a person’s physical and mental health in many ways. But the companionship aspect of it can…
8 health benefits of walking and how to stay motivated
Like all physical activity, walking raises your heart rate and causes you to burn calories – making it a useful…
Five free sources of help if you’re making a benefits claim
The rise in the number of people claiming benefits has unfortunately prompted growing numbers of fraudsters to try and part…
Live-in care – what is it and what are the benefits?
Because of the one-on-one nature of live-in care, it’s essential to find the right carer for you or your loved…
How to cook your food for the biggest health benefits
Before we delve into the best ways to cook different types of food, it’s important to understand how and why…
What to do if your benefits claim gets rejected
Appealing a benefits decision if you believe you were wrongly rejected involves a series of particular steps. The rules are…
My benefits have been cut – what can I do?
If you believe your benefits were unfairly cut, or reduced in error, you can appeal to challenge the reduction. To…
A beginner’s guide to vitamin B12: Benefits, deficiency and diet tips
While it’s possible to get all the vitamin B12 you need from the foods you eat, in certain cases, a…
Dry January – what is it, what are the benefits and how can I get started?
You can take part in the month-long Dry January challenge without the help and support of Alcohol Change UK. However,…
Benefits if you have a health issue or disability
Universal Credit is the government’s overarching scheme to help cover living costs if you’re struggling to make ends meet. It…