We’re spending far more time surfing the internet on our mobile phones and other smart devices than we are on our desktops and laptops. In fact, in the 13 years since the launch of what was the first recognisable smart phone, we have become dependent on the increasing power of mobile technology to live our […]
Capital gains allowances
Capital gains tax becomes payable on the profit that you make when you sell (dispose) of an assets whose value has increased in the time that you’ve owned it. You can claim capital gains allowances as you can find out in this article. Just as with your income tax annual personal allowance, there’s a capital […]
Fuel scale charges
Claiming VAT on mileage is a benefit you should only take advantage of if you provide free fuel to employees (for both business and personal use) and reclaim all of the VAT on that fuel. This is done under a scheme called the “fuel scale charge”. You shouldn’t use the fuel scale charge for your […]
Disabled-Proofing a Home
When we think of disability, we think of physical ailments. This may be accurate in many cases, but we have to bear in mind that disabilities take many forms, some of which are invisible. If you, a friend or family members are among the 54 million Americans currently living with a disability, you may need […]
Adapting a Home for Blindness
Whether an individual is born blind or experiences a loss of sight as they grow older, the home can be a dangerous place if appropriate safety-proofing steps are not taken. Slips, trips and spillages are regular a risk, as are cupboard doors and drawers being left open. This guide will help ensure that visual impairment […]
Grants and Benefits Available to OAPs in 2017
Retirement is supposed to be our golden years, akin to one long weekend. After all, isn’t that the reason why we work hard for the majority of our lives – in order to enjoy relaxing times with family and friends as we prepare to slow down Sadly, over a million UK pensioners are living poverty. […]
Access to Work Scheme
If you’re disabled, you may have found that trying to get a job is extremely challenging. Luckily, the government’s Access to Work scheme can give you the extra funding and support needed to not only go to interviews in the first place, but hold onto long-term employment. Access to Work Explained The Access to Work […]
Small Business Grants and Loans
Setting up and running your own business can be an extremely fulfilling endeavour. One of the hardest parts can be getting your company off the ground in the first place, and for this some extra cash is often required. Whilst some enterprises can start off small and grow organically, others need a significant investment of […]
Disability Law and Equality: Know Your Rights!
Support for disabled people has increased over the years. As the legal implications of the Equality Act become clearer to employers and society in general, the treatment of disabled people has vastly improved. Better opportunities to get into work and stay in work, as well as the dignity of being treated fairly are more readily […]
Jobs For Disabled Adults
Having a disability should not be a barrier to employment. Most people wrongly assume that having a disability closes the door to certain career choices for them. This is simply untrue, and the Equality Act of 2010 now makes the workplace more accessible to everyone living with a disability. This article will serve to guide […]
Discounts for disabled people
There are a variety of disability-related discounts available from the government and the private sector businesses. The government offers financial support in the form of benefits, tax credits, payments, grants and concessions. Parking Benefits Blue Badge Scheme The Blue Badge Scheme is available for disabled people travelling in a car, either as a driver […]
Gardening Grants: Get Help With Gardening
Gardening is a popular pastime in the UK. Even with the cold climate, the spring and summer are a great time to spend outdoors tending to the lawns and borders or growing your own vegetables. If you are disabled, gardening can still be enjoyable with the help and support of various organisations which provide specialist […]
Grants for Cars, Motability and Adaptations
If you’re disabled, you’ll know just how many people are able to take their independence for granted. Being able to go where you want, when you want is a freedom that not everyone has, and you might have to rely on friends, loved ones and carers for even the simplest of tasks; such as going […]
Grants for the Blind Offer Invaluable Support
For those registered blind, regardless of whether this is a recent disability or a lifelong condition, there are many challenges to overcome. These hurdles can be difficult to cross at the best of times, but especially so for people with little in the way of financial support. Many blind people have to rely on the […]
Grants for Autistic Children
If you have an autistic child, you’ll know just how much of a financial strain it can put on the family. Managing to live with a disabled loved one is altogether different from struggling to make ends meet. For children needing specialist care, the costs quickly spiral, from having to buy special sensory equipment and […]