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Am I entitled to Disability Living Allowance (DLA)? |
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Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a tax-free benefit for children and adults up to the age of 64. If you are aged 65 and over you would claim Attendance Allowance (for more information about Attendance Allowance please click on the Senior Citizens’ section). It is not means-tested so it does not matter if your income or savings are high. You can claim DLA whether you are in work, out of work, or studying. If you need support to communicate or if you have mobility problems as a result of hearing loss or physical limitations, you can claim this benefit. |
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Can I claim Incapacity Benefit? |
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Incapacity Benefit is a benefit paid to people aged 16 and over who cannot work because of illness or disability. |
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Is the work you do affected by your disability? |
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Access-to-Work is available to help people with disabilities overcome difficulties in the workplace. It offers practical advice and help in a flexible way that can be tailored to suit the needs of an individual in a particular job. It can also provide a grant towards any extra employment costs because of a person's disability. |
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Can I get help to pay for extra support? |
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Direct Payments Direct Payments are local Council payments for people who have been assessed as needing help from Social Services, and who would like to arrange and pay for their own care and support services instead of receiving them directly from the local council. |
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What type of equipment could I get to make my life easier? |
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• Flashing/vibrating alarm clocks
• Room loop systems (hearing aid users) for telephone and conversation
• Portable listening devices
• Textphone (training and installation)
• Flashing/vibrating door and telephone units |
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