illness and disability

  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 […]

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. Getting a care needs assessment You have the right to an assessment by your local authority if you need support with daily living because […]

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, […]

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 […]

A grant is a financial donation that you don’t have to repay. Many UK charities and trusts provide grants to help with the extra costs of ill health or disability. Find out what grants are available and how to apply. What’s in this guide When to apply for a disability grant  Search for a disability […]

Whether you prefer to travel by car or use public transport, as a disabled person you might qualify for a range of schemes. These schemes are designed to help with leasing a vehicle, parking, or offering free or discounted travel on trains, buses and coaches. What’s in this guide Motability Scheme  Blue Badge Scheme  Car […]

If you were getting Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and have been reassessed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), your income might have changed. Find out more about ways you can manage your money to cope with your new circumstances. What’s in this guide If your PIP award has reduced or stopped  If your PIP award is […]

Moving from DLA to PIP – what to do if your award is reduced or stopped   If you were getting Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and have been re-assessed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), your new award might be less than you were getting on DLA or it might have stopped entirely. Find out how […]

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 […]

If you can’t work, or work reduced hours, because of sickness or disability – financial support is available. You might be able to claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), paid by your employer. If this has run out, or you can’t claim it, you might be able to claim Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Personal Independence […]