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Welcome to the July issue of Turn2us News, our monthly e-bulletin to keep you updated with news and developments in Turn2us services.
Changes to the welfare benefits system and increases in Value Added Tax (VAT) have been announced by the Chancellor in his emergency Budget. Most people will be affected by the Government's plans, making it critical for all people on low incomes or in financial need to claim any benefits or Tax Credits they are entitled to.
Read more about the proposed benefits cuts and changes
A new e-learning module has been created to support intermediaries using our Advanced Benefits Checker. This includes how to save and retrieve benefit calculations, and carry out ‘what if’ and ‘better off’ calculations.
Find out more about our Advanced Benefit Checker e-learning module
When her husband died after many months of ill health, Aneira was left to face enormous utility and funeral bills that she was unable to pay.
Find out how Turn2us was able to help her
Are you working with people who have recently separated from a partner who are struggling to make ends meet? Did you know that, depending on their circumstances, they may be entitled to benefits?
Read our new information section on benefits for people who have separated from a partner
For the tax years from 6 April 2010, certain carers can be credited with national insurance contributions to help them qualify for other benefits, such as State Retirement Pension, which they may not otherwise be eligible for.
Read our Carer's Credit information sheet
Turn2us helps people in financial need and those who support them, access the money available to them – through welfare benefits, grants and other financial help.
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Date of publication: July 2010
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