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<p>The Government understands that people across the UK and especially the most vulnerable
members of society, such as those suffering from long-term health conditions and disabilities,
are worried about the rising cost of living. That is why the Government is taking
decisive action to get households through this winter, while ensuring we act in a
fiscally responsible way.</p><p> </p><p>If individuals have extra-costs arising from
their Parkinson’s disease, then they may qualify for disability benefits such as Personal
Independence Payments (PIP). People in receipt of extra-costs disability benefits
such as PIP, Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) will receive
a one-off Disability Cost of Living Payment of £150 from 20th September, to help with
the extra costs disabled people are facing. The DWP has already processed around 6
million such payments.</p><p> </p><p>A one-off £650 Cost of Living Payment is also
being delivered for those on means-tested benefits. Individuals who have limited ability
to work because of their health condition, and are in receipt of means-tested benefits
such as income-related Employment and Support Allowance or the Universal Credit Health
top up, are eligible for this support.</p><p> </p><p>Those living with a long-term
health condition, such as Parkinson’s disease, can also benefit from other forms of
non-means-tested support which the Government is providing to assist with UK households’
energy bills. We have taken decisive action to support millions of households and
businesses with rising energy costs this winter through the Energy Price Guarantee.
In addition to the Energy Price Guarantee, millions of the most vulnerable households
will receive further support this year through the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme.
The £150 Council Tax rebate will also mean that all households in Council Tax bands
A-D will receive a rebate, which will be delivered by Local Authorities. Lastly, to
support households who need further help or who are not eligible for elements of the
wider package of support, the Government is also providing an extra £500 million of
local support to help with the cost of essentials, via the Household Support Fund.</p><p>
</p><p>We are continuing to keep the situation under review and are focusing support
on the most vulnerable whilst ensuring we act in a fiscally responsible way.</p><p>
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