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Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
There is a wide range of disability-related financial support, including…
Disability Living Allowance for children Disability Living Allowance for…
You’ll need to meet the legal obligations for drivers before you can…
Direct Payments - arranging your own care and services If you’ve been…
Universal Credit You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a…
You can get 50% off the cost of your TV licence if either: you’re…
If you’re disabled or have a long-term illness, you will not be charged…
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit You may be entitled to get…
You can claim for compensation if while serving in the armed forces: you…
Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
As a disabled person, you have rights to protect you from discrimination.…
It’s against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of…
It’s against the law for a school or other education provider to treat…
If you’re being questioned or interviewed at a police station you have…
The Equality Act 2010 protects you from discrimination. It provides legal…
Check if you can get legal aid to help with your legal costs if you think…
What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities
You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to do daily activities
Includes carers, your rights, benefits and the Equality Act
If you have a long-term mental health condition you may be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010
Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education
Help if you're living with a health condition or disability. Includes Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Includes recruitment and disabled people, reasonable adjustments at work and Access to Work
If you have a disability, or are an organisation supporting disabled people, you may be able to claim relief from Customs Duty and VAT.
These documents set out the government’s view of a society where disabled people can realise their aspirations and fulfil their potential.
Disabled Facilities Grants help towards the costs of making changes to your home so you can continue to live there
You can ask an applicant if they are disabled if you are trying to encourage disabled people to work for you. Disabled people are generally…
An application form for people to join their local Regional Stakeholder Network group. The Network helps to ensure disabled people's voices are heard throughout England.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Transport on trains, planes, cars, taxis and minicabs, buses, coaches and wheelchairs for disabled people - Freedom Pass, Disabled Person's Railcard, concessionary bus pass and Shopmobility.
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