Disability, Sickness and Carers
Allowances and benefits if you are sick, disabled or caring for someone with a disability.
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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.
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Carer’s allowance
Information on Carer's Allowance covering who may be able to claim and where to get further information.
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A Guide to Benefits for Disabled Adults
An overview of benefits for disabled people.
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A Guide to Benefits if you care for a disabled person
Benefits if you care for a disabled person
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Income support – for carers
Information for carers who may be able to claim Income Support
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What can I claim if I am too sick to work?
Information on when you might be able to claim Statutory Sick Pay.
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Downloadable Guides for Parents and Carers of Disabled Children
Working Families publishes occasional information guides and booklets that can be freely downloaded. More publications will be added shortly.
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Disability Living Allowance – for children under 16
Information on claiming Disability Living Allowance for children under 16
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Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payment
Information on Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP)