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 but a few important benefits are listed below.
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Incapacity Benefit has now been replaced by ESA.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.
Claim ESA by Phone (Quickest Way):
Telephone: 0800 055 6688
Textphone: 0800 023 4888
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
The interactive version of form ESA1 can be filled out on a computer.
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 or have a look at their booklet.
How to claim PIP (DWP):
Telephone: 0800 917 2222
Textphone: 0800 917 7777
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
The Government have produced a PIP handbook to assist you.
Attendance Allowance
If you are aged 65 or older with care needs and not receiving DLA or PIP. Find out more on the Government website.
Telephone: 0845 712 3456
Textphone: 0845 722 4433
Carer's Allowance
If someone spends at least 35 hours a week caring for you, they may claim Carer's Allowance. Rules are complicated; find out more on the Government website.
Carer's Allowance Unit:
Email: cau.customer-services@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone: 0845 608 4321
Textphone: 0845 604 5312
Other Benefits to Consider:
Income Support- Budgeting Loan
- Disabled Students Allowance
- Working Tax Credit
- Universal Tax Credit
Local Authority Support
For Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction, contact your council:
If you need help, please drop us a line at gosportfarehamms@gmail.com
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