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Attendance Allowance, sometimes referred to as AA, is a tax-free benefit for people aged 65 or over who need help with personal care because they are physically or mentally disabled.

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An introduction to the main social security benefit for carers, including current rates

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Carers Direct: information, advice and support for carers

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Have you ever needed some advice, or just wanted someone to talk to? But the problem is your best mate can’t tell you anything you don’t already know and you don’t feel you can speak to anyone else? Well….why not try Connexions, the service that is all about connecting every single 13 to 19 year old to all the things you need to know.
Connexions Personal Advisers (or PAs) can advise you on everything from jobs and education to housing or drugs. They can also put you in touch with specialist help if you need it. PAs are your link to a huge range of services that you may never have known about, including things to do with education, careers, social services and health as well as voluntary and community organisations.

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Pensions and retirement planning

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Disability Living Allowance is a benefit for disabled people who need care

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The information on this site is mainly on Welfare reform, benefits for those who are on long term sick and may be able to claim Employment Support Allowance and other disability benefits such as Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance.

We will also signpost and link sites that are similar and that may be of benefit towards all disabled people and there carers as well as for those who would like more information and knowledge of disability benefits.

Please note that information on this site is for Guidance only “unless otherwise stated” and should not be used on any official business or used towards claims for any benefits, it’s purely a reference site and to keep you the visitor up to date with latest news on disability issues and benefits.

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Looking for fresh and innovative ideas to work with young people? Want to know about policy changes that concern you without rooting through reams of paper? Then this website is for you.
The Children’s Society has created the Disability Toolkit so that you can share your experiences of working with young people and your knowledge of resources with others working in the same field. Also the Disability Advocacy Project brings you a practical, professional guide to participation.

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Disabled Students' Allowances provide extra financial help if you have a disability or specific learning difficulty like dyslexia. They are available on top of the standard student finance package and don't have to be repaid. This page is an introduction to what is available if you live in England.

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EMA is worth up to £30 a week, and it’s paid straight into your bank account! These pages have information for 16, 17 and 18 year-olds studying in England.

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Employment and Support Allowance replaces Incapacity Benefit and Income Support that is paid because of an illness or disability for new claimants from 27 October 2008. If you are already receiving Incapacity Benefit, you will continue to get it as long as you are eligible.

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Free EHIC
If you're going on a holiday or a business trip, you should apply for a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which offers you access to reduced-cost medical treatment.

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It’s our job to settle individual complaints between consumers and businesses providing financial services.We can look at complaints about most financial matters including:

banking
insurance
mortgages
pensions
savings and investments
credit cards and store cards
loans and credit
hire purchase and pawnbroking
financial advice
stocks, shares, unit trusts and bonds.

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The Independent Living Fund (ILF) is an Executive Non Departmental Public Body of the Department for Work and Pensions. We are a national resource dedicated to providing financial support to disabled people and advancing standards of independent living.

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Click on Congestion charge and then under Discounts and Exemptions click on Blue Badge Holders.

Any individual or institution in the European Economic Area that holds a valid Blue Badge is eligible to register for a 100 per cent discount, even if you don't own a vehicle or drive.
You can register up to two vehicles that you would normally use to travel within the charging zone. This could be your own vehicle, or one you travel in.

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