Ill or disabled people
If your health condition stops you doing things, or you need help from others to mange day-to-day activities or your personal care, you could be entitled to the following.
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - If you are under State Pension age you may be able to claim PIP if you need help with your personal care or getting around outside. If you already get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) it is a good idea to get advice from an advice agency before claiming PIP as your PIP award could be higher or lower than your existing DLA award. Check your State Pension age.
- Disability premiums
- Attendance Allowance (AA) - If you are 65+ and need help due to illness or disability and you don’t already get Disability Living Allowance.
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - A benefit for people who are unable to work due to illness or disability.
Which benefits you claim will depend on your age and how your health problems impact you.
Getting PIP, DLA or AA may help you and your carer, if you have one, qualify for higher levels of means-tested benefits. They may also help you gain access to other help, such as exemption from Road Tax and grants for home insulation.
Even if you claim these benefits you may not be receiving the right level so its still worth getting a benefit check. If you have applied for these benefits but have been turned down you may also want to seek advice.