Benefits Entitlement and How to Claim
The Government website on disabilities gives comprehensive information on all the disability benefits that are available to disabled people.
Need Advice?
The best bit of advice is to contact an advisory service such as the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) if you are unsure about your entitlement.
Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
Incapacity Benefit has now been replaced by ESA.
ESA is intended for people with a medical condition that prevents them from working. The MS Society have a booklet to help you make a claim.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults under 65.
PIP is based on an assessment of individual need. To find out more check the National MS website here.
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance is a tax-free, non-means-tested weekly benefit of £76.70 or £114.60 for people of State Pension age or older in England, Wales and Northern Ireland who need help with personal care or supervision because of a disability or health condition.
If you need help, please drop us a line at gosportfarehamms@gmail.com
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