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flag UK raises disability benefit by 7% and funds home upgrades to ease care pressures.

flag The UK government is increasing the Minimum Income Guarantee by 7% from April 2026, providing a £400 annual boost to around 150,000 working-age disabled adults receiving social care, its largest above-inflation rise in over a decade. flag This change helps recipients keep more money for essentials like food and heating. flag An additional £723 million will fund home adaptations through the Disabled Facilities Grant, supporting independent living and reducing NHS pressure. flag The reforms are part of broader efforts to improve adult social care, including plans for a National Care Service and a new independent commission led by Baroness Louise Casey.

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