Carers and disability benefits

Services

  • Universal Credit is replacing 6 other benefits with a single monthly payment if you're out of work or on a low income - eligibility, how to prepare.

  • Find out what benefits you could get, how much you could get and how to claim

  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP) replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility.

  • Apply for Carer's Allowance - money to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for. Apply online or use form DS700.

  • Attendance Allowance helps pay for your personal care if you've reached State Pension age and are disabled - rates, eligibility, apply, claim form AA1.

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