Jul
02
Some holidaymakers are allowing themselves to be charged for free EU health cover cards Unscrupulous websites purporting to be official NHS providers are selling the free cards which entitle UK citizens to reduced cost or sometimes even free treatment if it is needed during their travels in EU countries. Though the card doesn’t allow you to go abroad to receive medical care, …
Apr
13
The UK Government has changed the rules for those elegible to claim a Sure Start Maternity Grant. The rules have changed for babies that are, due on or after 11 April 2011 or born on or after 11 April 2011 or have been adopted or in similar arrangements on or after 11 April 2011. Under the …
Mar
09
It was announced in January 2010 that 270,000 laptop computers will be given free to families on low incomes between then and March 2011. We highlighted over a year ago that under the home access scheme a grant would be awarded for either a free computer, free broadband and free support to familes who receive income support or low income benefits. Depending on …
May
26
You may be able to get a Sure Start maternity grant to help with the costs of a new baby if you get benefits or tax credits because you are on a low income. The grant does not need to be repaid and it doesn’t matter what you spend the money on and you can …
