Somerset Woman Battling Severe Allergies Finds Lifeline in Her Dog Friday, June 26, 2026 allergies mastcellactivation mcas anaphylaxis medicaldetectiondogs dogalert pots health disability resilience Kate Hegan, a 22-year-old teaching student from Somerset, faces a frightening reality: her body develops new allergies almost constantly, limiting her diet to just 25 safe foods. Each day carries the fear that a severe … Read More
Thousands of fines issued for blue badge misuse in North Somerset over four years Tuesday, June 9, 2026 bluebadge misuse disabledparking fraud penalties northsomerset enforcement disability parkingfines awareness More than 7,000 penalty charge notices (PCNs) have been issued in North Somerset over the past four years for misuse of blue badges. Between January 2021 and December 2025, a total of 7,198 fines were handed out for parking … Read More
Thousands of Charges Issued for Blue Badge Misuse in North Somerset Over Four Years Tuesday, June 9, 2026 bluebadge misuse northsomerset disability parking fraud penalties law enforcement accessibility Over the past four years, North Somerset has seen a surge in blue badge misuse, with more than 7,000 penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued for parking violations involving invalid or misused blue badges. Data obtained via a … Read More
People Could Add Hundreds to Universal Credit Claims Under New DWP Eligibility Rules Friday, June 5, 2026 universalcredit dwp lcwra healthsupport workcapability disability financialaid eligibility claims assessment Individuals with certain health conditions may be eligible for additional financial support through their Universal Credit claim, potentially adding hundreds of pounds to their monthly payment. The amount awarded depends on … Read More
Hundreds Could Be Added to Universal Credit Claims Under New DWP Rules Friday, June 5, 2026 universalcredit dwp lcwra healthsupport workcapability disability financialaid claimants assessment healthcare Individuals with certain health conditions may be eligible for increased financial support through their Universal Credit claims. The amount of additional support depends on when the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) was … Read More
DWP Urges PIP Claimants to Check Eligibility for Backdated and Additional Benefits Tuesday, May 19, 2026 pip dwp benefits disability backdate carers bluebadge incomesupport support eligibility Personal Independence Payment (PIP) provides crucial financial assistance to individuals aged 16 up to State Pension age who incur extra costs due to over 500 health conditions or disabilities. These can be physical, sensory, … Read More