illness and disability

If you’ve been forced to leave employment, or work reduced hours, because of sickness or disability, there are a number of benefits you can claim. If you’re working, you might be able to claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), paid by your employer.

20 Nov 2021

Disability benefits and entitlements for children

If your child has a disability or long-term health condition, you might be entitled to Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for them as well as other financial support. It’s important to know what disability benefits and entitlements your child might qualify for and how to claim them. What’s in this guide Disability Living Allowance  Personal Independence […]
 

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20 Nov 2021

Funding to adapt your home for accessibility

If you need to make your home more accessible, or you need specialist equipment to help you manage day-to-day tasks more safely and easily, you might be entitled to financial help. What’s in this guide Getting a care needs assessment  Major or minor adaptations  Minor adaptations and equipment – what help is available  Funding major […]
 

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19 Nov 2021

What benefits you can claim and other ways to increase your income

If your household income is squeezed, this guide will tell you how to claim any benefits you’re entitled to, find extra sources of income and understand the support available to help you manage household bills and save money.  What’s in this guide Do a benefits check It’s easy to think you might be earning too much to claim benefits. Or if you’re already getting benefits, […]

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19 Nov 2021

Where can I get help and advice about benefits?

Working out what benefits or tax credits you’re entitled to can be tricky, especially with recent welfare changes. Find out where to get free expert advice online, face-to-face or by calling an advice helpline. What’s in this guide Citizens Advice  How to get access to a food bank  Law Centres  Macmillan benefits advisers for people […]
 

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20 Nov 2019

Universal Credit for sick and disabled people

If you can’t work because of sickness or disability you might have to claim Universal Credit. It’s important to know how to claim it, understand the work capability assessment and how Universal Credit affects other sickness and disability benefits. What’s in this guide Can I claim Universal Credit if I’m sick or disabled?  Claiming Universal […]
 

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