Benefits for people with long-term ill health or a disability
You might be able to claim benefits if you have difficulty with everyday tasks or getting around, you can't work because you're sick or disabled or you're on a low income or you have no income at all.
If you have difficulty with everyday tasks or getting around, can't work or on low income or no income
Citizens Advice has information and advice on what you might be entitled to, such as:
- (DLA) if you're under 16
- (PIP) if you're 16 or over and haven't reached State Pension age
- if you've reached State Pension age
- - if someone looks after you
- - if your not able to obtain Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
- - if you are on a low income or have no income
- - if you can't work, you should get a 'fit note' from your GP and send this with your claim form
- - if you've reached State Pension age
- - if you pay Council Tax
(JSA) - if you're looking for work
Personal Independent Payment (PIP)
You may be entitled to Personal Independent Payment (PIP), which is managed by the (DWP).
PIP can help you with some of the extra costs if you have a long term ill-health or disability.
If you are aged 16 - 64 you could get between 拢23.60 and 拢151.40 per week. The amount you get depends on how your condition affects you, not the condition itself.
by a health professional to work out the level of help you can get. to make sure you're getting the right support.
To get help understanding PIP contact a or .