Benefits information and resources
Financial help available
https://www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled
A summary from the Government on disability-related financial support, including benefits, tax credits, payments, grants and concessions.
Some benefits you might get are:
- Universal Credit
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Attendance Allowance
- New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Benefits calculators
https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators
You can use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what you could be entitled to. This will give you an estimate of:
- the benefits you could get
- how much your benefit payments could be
- how your benefits will be affected if you start work or increase your hours
- how your benefits will be affected if your circumstances change – for example, if you have a child or move in with your partner.
Easy Read guidance on benefits and employment
https://www.seeability.org/resources/benefits-and-employment-easy-read
The benefits that are affected by working are: • Income support (IS) • Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) • Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Easy Read guidance on Personal Independence Payments (PIPs)
https://www.mencap.org.uk/easyread/what-pip-easy-read
Personal Independence Payments are a benefit that some people with a disability or health condition get.
The money is to pay for extra help you might need to look after yourself and to get around.
Some people who used to get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) now get PIP instead.
Wills and trusts planning
https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/wills-and-trusts-service
It’s crucial to plan for the future of your loved one with a learning disability to protect their means tested benefits and support packages.
Mencap’s Wills and Trusts service can help you find the best path forward.