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:

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:

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.


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