Disability, Sickness and Carers
Allowances and benefits if you are sick, disabled or caring for someone with a disability.
A Guide to Benefits for disabled children
Benefits are complex. The following is a general guide to some benefits which families with disabled children who work or wish to work may need to be aware of.
Carer’s allowance
Information on Carer's Allowance covering who may be able to claim and where to get further information.
A Guide to Benefits for Disabled Adults
An overview of benefits for disabled people.
A Guide to Benefits if you care for a disabled person
Benefits if you care for a disabled person
Income support – for carers
Information for carers who may be able to claim Income Support
What can I claim if I am too sick to work?
Information on when you might be able to claim Statutory Sick Pay.
Disability Living Allowance – for children under 16
Information on claiming Disability Living Allowance for children under 16
Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payment
Information on Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP)