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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…
Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education
Your local council can provide help if you have a disabled child,…
Your local council’s Family Information Service can give you details about…
Under the Equality Act 2010, it’s against the law for schools and other…
The Motability Scheme can help you lease a car if your child is aged 3 or…
If your home needs to be adapted to meet your child’s needs, you may be…
Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
As a disabled person, you have rights to protect you from discrimination.…
It’s against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of…
It’s against the law for a school or other education provider to treat…
If you’re being questioned or interviewed at a police station you have…
The Equality Act 2010 protects you from discrimination. It provides legal…
Check if you can get legal aid to help with your legal costs if you think…
Contact your local council to find out who issues disabled bus passes in your area as part of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme
Disabled Facilities Grants help towards the costs of making changes to your home so you can continue to live there
What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities
If you have a disability, or are an organisation supporting disabled people, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
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.
We are an independent expert committee established by the Transport Act 1985, providing advice to the government on the transport needs of disabled people. DPTAC works with the Department for Transport .
Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.
These documents set out the government’s view of a society where disabled people can realise their aspirations and fulfil their potential.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Employment rights and questions you can be asked about your disability - disability symbol, employment advisers and reasonable adjustments
Avoiding discrimination against disabled people in recruitment – advertising the job, encouraging applications, reasonable adjustments
Employers must make reasonable adjustments to make sure workers with disabilities or health conditions are not substantially disadvantaged
Apply to your local council for equipment or help adapting your home if you’re disabled
Use this declaration to show that a disabled person is getting goods or services for their personal or domestic use, and will claim relief from VAT.
You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to do daily activities
Disabled Students' Allowance is extra money for higher education students - DSA1 forms, eligibility, how to apply, needs assessment.
We support the development of policies to remove inequality between disabled and non-disabled people.
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