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• Updated: 17 June 2026

What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities

• Overview

  You have rights if you become disabled to protect you from discrimination.…

• If you're in employment and become disabled

  Your employer cannot discriminate against you because of your disability -…

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults - DLA rates, eligibility, changes because of Personal Independence Payment.

• Overview

  Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is being replaced by other benefits. If…

• If you already get DLA

  If you were born on or before 8 April 1948, you’ll continue to get DLA as…

• DLA rates

  You can no longer apply for DLA. Check what other benefits you could apply…

The Independent Living Fund (ILF) provided funds to help disabled people live an independent life - closed to new applications, reviews of existing payments

This accessibility statement is for our digital service to tell us about new adults in the home.

• Updated: 18 February 2020

Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief

Get help at work, including an Access to Work grant, if you have a disability or health condition - eligibility, how to apply.

Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.

Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police

Get help and extra support when dealing with HMRC if you have additional needs - for example you have a disability or health condition, if English is not your first language or if you’re experiencing domestic abuse or financial hardship.