Blind Person's Allowance

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Eligibility

England and Wales

You can claim Blind Person’s Allowance if both of the following apply:

• you’re registered with your local council as blind or severely sight impaired
• you have a certificate that says you’re blind or severely sight impaired (or a similar document from your doctor)

Scotland and Northern Ireland

You can claim Blind Person’s Allowance if both of the following apply:

• you cannot do work for which eyesight is essential
• you have a certificate that says you’re blind or severely sight impaired (or a similar document from your doctor)

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