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<p>People with Parkinson’s and other progressive conditions receive general financial
provision towards costs, including heating, through Attendance Allowance, Disability
Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP).</p><p> </p><p>Additional
help is available to those entitled to income-related benefits - such as Employment
and Support Allowance - through the support component and additional disability premiums.</p><p>
</p><p>Help is also available through Cold Weather Payments, and this winter, over
2 million low income households will receive a bill rebate through the Warm Home Discount
Scheme.</p><p> </p><p>Winter Fuel Payments also provide assurance to older people,
who may suffer the worst impacts of a progressive condition, so that they can keep
warm during the winter months.</p>
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