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Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
There is a wide range of disability-related financial support, including…
Disability Living Allowance for children Disability Living Allowance for…
You’ll need to meet the legal obligations for drivers before you can…
Direct Payments - arranging your own care and services If you’ve been…
Universal Credit You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a…
You can get 50% off the cost of your TV licence if either: you’re…
If you’re disabled or have a long-term illness, you will not be charged…
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit You may be entitled to get…
You can claim for compensation if while serving in the armed forces: you…
Transport on trains, planes, cars, taxis and minicabs, buses, coaches and wheelchairs for disabled people - Freedom Pass, Disabled Person's Railcard, concessionary bus pass and Shopmobility.
You can give National Rail train companies advance notice if you think…
Tell your airline at least 48 hours before departure if you’ll need help.…
Find out what you need to do if you’re driving and you have a medical…
It’s against the law for drivers not to take you on a journey because of a…
You can get help if you’re disabled and travelling on any of the…
Shopmobility lends wheelchairs and powered scooters to people who are…
Lists the individual rights disabled passengers have when travelling.
If you have a disability, or are an organisation supporting disabled people, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
Consular assistance describes the support and help the FCDO can provide to British nationals if they get into difficulty whilst living or travelling abroad.
Find out what benefits and financial support you may be able to get.
Get help at work, including an Access to Work grant, if you have a disability or health condition - eligibility, how to apply.
An action plan to strengthen community support for people with a learning disability and autistic people, and reduce reliance on mental health inpatient care.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some humanitarian issues that may arise during the recovery phase of an emergency in the UK.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living: income and disability benefits, bills and allowances, childcare, housing and travel.
Help if you're living with a health condition or disability. Includes Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
An example document outlining how a carrier or operator should present its quality standards for disabled people and people with reduced mobility needs.
Income Support is extra money to help people on a low income or none at all - rates, eligibility and how to claim
Guide for children and young people with learning disabilities on changes to the special needs educational and disability (SEND) system.
Links to websites providing help and support for young disabled people to find and stay in work.
Reasons for a support visit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Visiting Team, what to expect and how to check if the visitor is genuine
This guidance provides information and links to services and guidance for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.
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