AdviceUK has been appointed by the Scottish Government to distribute and manage the Advice in Accessible Settings fund. The fund, which began delivery in 2023 is being continued and increased in 2025-26 with of £1 525,000.00 available in small grants this year to be distributed to members who provide a holistic money and debt, welfare […]

The Chancellor yesterday announced the Government’s latest economic plans during the Spring Statement. While we welcome plans to build more affordable housing and support people into work, we are deeply concerned that the Chancellor’s announcement confirms that the devastating disability benefit cuts announced last week will be expanded further. According to Office for Budget Responsibility […]

Our Chief Executive, Liz Bayram, has written to the DWP Secretary of State, Liz Kendall, expressing profound concerns about newly announced welfare reforms. These changes—particularly proposed cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)—risk exacerbating financial hardship for disabled people and further pushing demand for independent advice services. AdviceUK is calling for the urgent reconsideration of these […]

This week sees the launch of the next phase of our Advice Saves campaign to raise awareness of the life-changing role of Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPOs) for thousands of Deaf and Disabled people and their families across the UK. Our research reveals the stark realities facing DDPOs as they grapple with surging demand […]