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. This page explai...
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. This page explai...
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 b...
If you’re ill or disabled and living on a low income, there may be times when you need to borrow money. Here’s how to avoid expensive credit or risky loans in these situations. ...
Whether you prefer to travel by car or use public transport, as a disabled person you might qualify for a range of schemes designed to help with leasing a vehicle, parking, or offering fr...
Some companies and organisations offer discounts for disabled people and their carers – read on to find out what you could save. ...
Universal Credit is gradually replacing income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) as the main benefit to claim if you can’t work because of sickness or disability. This p...
Being ill or disabled shouldn’t stop you from getting a mortgage, even if you rely on benefits for all or part of your income. Here’s what you need to do when applying. ...
Buying the right insurance policy at an affordable price can be tricky if you have a disability or health condition. This page summarises what you need to know to get the best policy for your need...
If you’re thinking of retiring because of ill health or a disability, take time to consider your options. Work out what each one will mean for you financially as well as for your health ...
If you’re looking for work you might find it helpful to get some careers advice or training, or help with your CV or interviews. This page outlines the support available, including government initia...
If you’ve decided to buy disability equipment privately, perhaps because you need it quickly, you want greater choice, or you’re spending your own personal care budget, here’s some a...
If you’ve become ill or disabled and you have to temporarily stop your studies, it’s possible to take time off without having to give up altogether. And if you’re thinking of starting a...
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, then you might be entitled to financial help....
If you’re unhappy with a decision about your sickness or disability benefits, it’s important to follow the right process. Here’s a summary of what you need to do and when....
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 av...
If you’ve developed a health condition or become disabled, you probably want to know whether you can take time off work, work more flexible hours, or have adjustments made to your j...
If the recent changes to Disability Living Allowance (DLA) have affected you, your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) award may be less than you were ...
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit that helps with the extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability for people aged 16 to 64. It’s gradually replacing Disability L...
If you’re facing a health problem, your finances may be the last thing on your mind. However, to avoid money worries building up, try and sort out your money situation as soon as ...
If you were getting Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and have been reassessed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), your income might have changed. This page tells you more about ways ...
Often, there’s a link between struggling with money and poor mental wellbeing. Feeling low can make it tough to manage money. And worrying about it can make you feel even worse. ...