Below is a list of Benefits and Payments that you may be eligible to apply for.
For more information click on a link to download:
Personal Independence Payment (PIP):
Can help with extra living costs if you have both:
- a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability
- difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition
You can get PIP even if you’re working, have savings or are getting most other benefits.
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Employment Support Allowance (ESA):
You can apply for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) if you have a disability or health condition that affects how much you can work.
ESA gives you:
- money to help with living costs if you’re unable to work
- support to get back into work if you’re able to
You can apply if you’re employed, self-employed or unemployed.
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Attendance Allowance (AA):
Helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you and you are over pension age.
It’s paid at 2 different rates depending on the level of care that you need because of your disability.
It does not cover mobility needs.
You could get extra Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction if you get Attendance Allowance.
You do not have to have someone caring for you in order to claim.
Work Capability Assessment:
A Work Capability Assessment is used to find out if your illness or disability affects how much you can work.
You might not need one, for example if you’re in hospital or a medical professional has said you might have 12 months or less to live.
Mandatory Reconsiderations and Appeals:
If you disagree with a decision about benefits, tax credits or child maintenance you can ask for the decision to be looked at again – this is called ‘mandatory reconsideration’.
You can ask for mandatory reconsideration if any of the following apply:
- you think the office dealing with your claim has made an error or missed important evidence
- you disagree with the reasons for the decision
- you want to have the decision looked at again
Some decisions cannot be reconsidered. Others can go straight to an appeal. Your original decision letter will say if this applies to you.
You need to ask for mandatory reconsideration within one month of the date of the decision.
Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024:
Guidance on getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.
