Financial help if you are sick or disabled
Need advice on debt or benefits?
Phone the welfare benefits helpline for free, confidential advice on 0333 344 0681 (calls cost no more than the national rate)
Benefits
If you have a disability or a long-term illness, you may be entitled to benefits such as:
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) if you cannot work because of illness or disability. Check if you can get ESA | Citizens Advice.
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for help with extra living costs. Check if you can get PIP | Citizens Advice.
- Attendance Allowance if you have reached State Pension age. Check if you can get Attendance Allowance | Citizens Advice.
To find out more and apply, see: Disability and sickness benefits | GOV.UK
Carer’s support
If you look after someone, you may be able to get help via:
- Carers Allowance
- Carers Credit (a National Insurance credit that helps with any gaps in your National Insurance record).
Transport
If you are eligible, you can apply for a:
If you have a car, you may be eligible for vehicle tax exemption. You can also check if you are eligible for a blue badge.
Your home
You may be entitled to a council tax reduction.
You can also apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant if you need make changes to your home due to your disability. For more information, see: Help to use or move around your home.
Disability benefits advice
You can get more advice on adult disability benefits from Citizen’s Advice or the Welfare Benefits Helpline.
