Applying for Personal Indpendence Payment (PIP) can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to explain how your condition affects your everyday life. To help make the process clearer, we’ve created this quick-read guide with practical tips and suggestions based on the experiences of people we support. These tips are designed to sit alongside our main […]
Universal Credit is a payment that helps with living costs while you are unemployed or on a low income. You can also receive UC if you have a disability or health condition that prevents you from working. UC has replaced the following benefits: Housing benefits Income support Income related ESA Income based JSA If you […]
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is there to support those living with a long-term disability or health condition who may have extra costs they need covering. PIP can help with both mobility and daily living and is aimed at those above the age of 16. Criteria You are eligible to apply for pip if you meet […]
Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) is there to support people while they look for work. You may be eligible to claim Universal Credit at the same time as JSA which you can also find in this document. JSA is there to support you throughout the job seeking process so there will be commitments you have to […]
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit is there to support those who have sustained disability or illness as a result of an accident or event at work. How much you receive is based off a medical assessment done by a professional. This also covers illnesses or disabilities sustained during employment training as long as you were employed […]
Employment Support Allowance (ESA) is for those who have a disability or health condition that affects their ability to work. This isn’t just limited to those who are fully unable to work but also includes those who can only work a limited number of hours due to their disability or health condition. Criteria You may […]
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is only available to those under the age of 16. If you are over the age of 16 but below state pension age you may still be eligible for Personal Independence Payment. If you are above state pension age you may be eligible to apply for Attendance Allowance. DLA is there […]
If you are a carer for someone with a severe disability then you may be entitled to carer’s allowance which helps with costs while you are providing care. While receive carers allowance you can also receive national insurance credits which fills the gap in your national insurance record if you are unable to pay national […]
Attendance allowance is there to help with extra costs if you have a disability or health condition severe enough you require someone to look after you, it is for those who are state pension age or older, if you are under state pension age you may be eligible to receive Personal Independence Payment or Disability […]
