Disability - helping you with disability
Dealing with disability and being a carer
Are you newly disabled, are you a carer of a disabled person, or do you want to find out information about our services for disabled people. Here we have put together a collection of information relevant to you.
Key website sections for you:
- Carers - assistance at home
- Community Transport
- Disabilities
- Support Groups
- Blue Badges
- Direct Payments
- Council Tax reducations for people with disability
- Children with disabilities
What benefits may I be entitled to?
For more information about welfare benefits click here
Alternatively you can contact the Citizens Advice Bureau at www.citizensadvice.org.uk They can help you with advice about benefits and other problems you may have.
For a general guide to benefits you may be able to claim if you are sick and unable to work please see the Job Centre Plus website.
Disability Living Allowance
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a tax-free social security benefit intended for adults and children with a long-term illness or a disability. It can be paid in addition to other benefits such as Incapacity Benefit but can also be paid if you are working. For more information on DLA, click here
Vaccine Damage Payment
This is a one off payment that you may be entitled to if you or a member of your family is severely disabled as a result of vaccination. For more information visit the Department of Social Security website www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits/vaccine_damage_payments.asp
War Disablement Pension
War Disablement Pension (WDP) is a payment made to people who have been injured or disabled as a result of any service in Her Majesty's Armed Forces.
Disabled Person's Tax Credit
If you are aged 16 or over and working on average 16 hours a week or more but you are restricted in the type of work, number of hours you can work or amount you can earn because of disability then you may be entitled to Disabled Person's Tax Credit. This benefit is claimed through the Inland Revenue. www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/Qualify/WhatAreTaxCredits.aspx
