How to register for benefits if you are a disabled person
How do I register for benefits?
You can register as a disabled person through your social worker, or by contacting the adult services team.
You do not have to register in order to get help from social services. But it may help you to get concessions such as reduced fares on public transport, and benefits such as the Daily Living Allowance or working tax credit if you work.
What benefits may I be entitled to?
As a registered disabled person you may be entitled to the following benefits:
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Attendance Allowance (AA)
Disability Living Allowance is a social security benefit that you may be able to claim if you are under 65 and have a long term mental or physical health problem that affects your everyday activities. The rate at which benefits are paid can change. The information in this section should only be used as a guide.
Disability Living Allowance is in two parts – the care component and the mobility component. You may be able to get just one component – or both.
Care component
- Lower rate £17.10
- Middle rate £43.15
- Higher rate £64.50
Mobility component
- Higher rate £45.00
- Lower rate £17.10
Attendance allowance is a social security benefit that you may be able to claim if you are 65 or over and have a long term mental or physical health problem, that affects your everyday activities. The rate at which benefits are paid can change. The information in this section should only be used as a guide.
- Lower rate £43.15
- Higher rate £64.50
If you claim Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance, the Department for Work and Pensions might ask for information from your GP, hospital doctors and health care professionals. If DWP requires that you have a medical examination to prove you are eligible for the allowance, you will be informed by letter. A doctor will arrange to visit your home to carry out the assessment.
Depending on the rate of DLA and AA you receive, below is a list of some of the benefits you may be entitled to.
- Reduced rail fare
- Mobility scheme (help buying or leasing a car)
- Vehicle tax exemption
- Housing benefit
- Council Tax benefit
- Working Tax Credit
- Income Support
How can I find out more?
For further information about benefits you might be eligible for:
