Disability benefits

There are a number of disability benefits that a person in the United Kingdom who is living with a long-term illness or disability may be eligible for. These benefits are designed to help with the additional costs of living with a disability and to provide financial support. Some of the most common disability benefits include:
  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP): This benefit is for people aged 16 to State Pension age who have a long-term health condition or disability. PIP is intended to help with the extra costs of living with a disability and is paid regardless of whether the person is in work or not.
  • Disability Living Allowance (DLA): DLA is a benefit for children and young people under the age of 18 who have a long-term health condition or disability. DLA is intended to help with the extra costs of living with a disability and is paid regardless of whether the person is in work or not.
  • Attendance Allowance (AA): AA is a benefit for people aged 65 or over who have a long-term health condition or disability. AA is intended to help with the extra costs of living with a disability and is paid regardless of whether the person is in work or not.
  • Employment and Support Allowance (ESA): ESA is a benefit for people who are unable to work due to a long-term health condition or disability. ESA is intended to provide financial support to those who are unable to work due to their disability.
  • Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB): IIDB is a benefit for people who have been injured or made ill as a result of work.
It's important to note that the eligibility criteria and the amount of benefits you can receive may vary depending on your personal circumstances, so it's always best to check with the relevant authorities to find out exactly what you are entitled to.



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