If you are state pension age, physically or mentally disabled, and need someone to help look after you, you may be entitled to Attendance Allowance. You do not have to have someone caring for you to claim.
If you are under state pension age and have a disability or long term health condition which means you have difficulties with daily living or getting around, you may be entitled to Personal Independence Payment.
You may also be able to claim a discount on your council tax or apply for a grant or other benefits.
Follow our links below for further information.
- benefits entitlement
- council tax discounts for carers and for those with severe mental impairment
- disability-related council tax reduction
- apply for disability-related council tax discount
- death and bereavement benefits
- disability equipment and transport benefits
- benefits for people with disabilities
- benefits for students with disabilities
- financial help for students
- heating and housing benefits
- low income benefits
- pensions and pension credits
- tax credits
There are online benefits calculators to help you work out which benefits you can claim.
DWP provide explanatory videos about benefits in British Sign Language (BSL).
There’s a limit on the total amount of benefit that most people aged 16 to 64 can get. This is called the benefit cap.
See also our information about Concessions and discounts.