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Benefits you may be able to claim if you have a disability or if you are not able to work because you are sick. Also covers benefits for accidents at work and industrial diseases.
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Turned down for DLA/AA? Think you're not getting enough?
Did they make the wrong decision about your claim for Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance? Do you want them to look at their decision again? We explain what to do every step of the way.
I'm disabled, but they didn't believe me!
I have epilepsy but my claim for Disability Living Allowance was turned down. This is my story about how I appealed.
My benefits stopped when I went into hospital....
Having problems with your benefits? Been told you are not entitled anymore or that you have to pay money back? So did Mr Trivedi. Find out how he got them all sorted out...
Managing your benefits - top tips
Benefits can often be confusing and things often go wrong. Follow our top tips to help prevent problems from cropping up in the first place, and to help sort them out quickly when they occur.
Swine flu and employment rights problem page
Worried about catching swine flu at work? Are you getting hassle at work because you've had swine flu? Our expert answers questions on swine flu and your employment rights.
Benefits for people who are sick or disabled
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/benefits/benefits_...
Benefits for a person who is sick or has a disability, including information for carers and benefits for accidents at work and industrial diseases.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Employment and Support Allowance
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/benefits/benefits_...
Explains what Employment and Support Allowance is, who can get it, what the tests are and how to claim.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Employment and Support Allowance
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport...
Explains what Employment and Support Allowance is, who can get it and how to claim.
Directgov www.direct.gov.uk
Statutory Sick Pay
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTax...
If you're an employee and unable to work because you're ill, you may be able to get Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Explains who can get it, how it works and how much you'll get.
Directgov www.direct.gov.uk
Incapacity Benefit
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport...
A benefit you can get if you are sick and unable to work. Covers who can get it, how much you will get, how to claim. Includes downloadable application form.
Directgov www.direct.gov.uk
Attendance Allowance
www.ageuk.org.uk/money-matters/claiming-benefits/dis...
Some older people may need help with daily living, for example, dressing, washing, or moving around indoors. Attendance Allowance can help with these costs.
Age UK www.ageuk.org.uk/
Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance - Doctor's visit (PDF)
www.dialuk.info/info_service/Rights/DLA_Survival_gui...
Explains what will happen if the benefits agency sends a doctor to see you for a home visit. It explains the issues you need to think about when answering questions and what you should do.
Dial UK www.dialuk.org.uk/
A guide to claiming Disability Living Allowance for children
www.cafamily.org.uk/pdfs/DLA_factsheet.pdf
Information on claiming DLA for your child for the first time or checking if they‘re entitled to a higher rate. We also give information about challenging a decision if you are unhappy with the outcome.
Contact a family - for families with disabled children www.cafamily.org.uk/index.html
DLA for children
www.cafamily.org.uk/index.php?action=view&id=77&modu...
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is the main benefit for disabled people. This guide explains how parent/carers can claim DLA for their child if they have a learning disability.
Contact a family - for families with disabled children www.cafamily.org.uk/index.html
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (disease and deafness)
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTax...
Basic information about claiming Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (diseases and deafness) if you're ill or disabled because of disease or deafness caused by certain types of work.
Directgov www.direct.gov.uk
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (accidents)
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTax...
Basic information about claiming Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (accidents) if you're ill or disabled because of a work-related accident.
Directgov www.direct.gov.uk
Vaccine damage payments
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport...
A one-off payment you can get if you are severely disabled because of a vaccine against certain diseases. Who can claim, how to claim and how much you will get.
Directgov www.direct.gov.uk
Carers Allowance
www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone/MoneyMatters/D...
A benefit you can get if you spend at least 35 hours a week looking after someone who gets certain disability benefits. Who can get it, how to claim and how much you will get.
Directgov www.direct.gov.uk
Attendance Allowance
www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/yourmoney/benefi...
Attendance Allowance (AA) is a cash benefit for people aged 65 or over who need help with personal care or help to make sure that they are safe.
Royal National Institute of the Blind www.sortit.org.uk
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