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Find out about support options if you're a veteran managing a disability or considering your care needs.
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…
The Independent Living Fund (ILF) provided funds to help disabled people live an independent life - closed to new applications, reviews of existing payments
What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities
Disabled Facilities Grants help towards the costs of making changes to your home so you can continue to live there
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility, change of circumstances, claiming due to a terminal illness.
Get help at work, including an Access to Work grant, if you have a disability or health condition - eligibility, how to apply.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Get help if you have difficulties claiming benefits and pensions because of a disability or health condition.
On 6 March 2014, the government announced it would close the ILF on 30 June 2015. From 1 July 2015 responsibility for supporting ILF users in England passed to local authorities. Users in Wales will initially have their awards administered...
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