Financial Support - Disability Living Allowance and other benefits
Having a child with DBAS and associated health conditions can have significant financial implications for a family. Consequently, there is financial support available from the government in England and Wales, which includes a Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for under 16 year old children and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for over 16 year olds.
Free Benefits Consultation
The application process for DLA, PIP and other benefits can feel complicated and confusing, whether you’re a parent applying on behalf of a child, or an adult living with DBAS applying for yourself.
We’re delighted to offer you a free, one-to-one consultation with an experienced benefits advisor.
Prefer to explore on your own, or want a second source of advice? The charities and organisations below also offer free support with understanding and applying for benefits in the UK.
Scope
- Service Offered: Focuses on supporting people with disabilities. Scope’s benefits advisors can assist with disability-related benefits like Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Employment Support Allowance (ESA).
- How to Access: Free helpline and online resources.
Citizens Advice
- Service Offered: Provides free advice on a wide range of issues, including benefits, employment, and housing. They can assist with benefit claims, explain eligibility, and offer help with appeals.
- How to Access: Available online, over the phone, and in-person at local branches.
Turn2us
- Service Offered: A charity that helps people access welfare benefits, charitable grants, and other support. They offer a benefits calculator to check eligibility and guide through the application process.
- How to Access: Online tools, phone helpline, and resources.
StepChange
- Service Offered: Primarily a debt advice charity, but they also provide advice on managing finances, accessing benefits, and dealing with financial challenges.
- How to Access: Online and by phone.
Money Helper
- Service Offered: Government-backed organization offering advice on benefits, budgeting, and managing money. They provide a benefits calculator to check what you may be entitled to.
- How to Access: Online tools and helplines.
Age UK
- Service Offered: Specifically helps older people understand and apply for benefits such as Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance, and Housing Benefit. They provide advice through their helpline and in-person at local branches.
- How to Access: Online, via telephone, or face-to-face.
Macmillan Cancer Support
- Service Offered: Provides specialist advice for people affected by cancer, including help with benefits such as Universal Credit and PIP.
- How to Access: Free helpline, benefits advisors, and local support centres.
Shelter
- Service Offered: Offers advice on housing benefits and homelessness, including help with applications for Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, and Discretionary Housing Payments.
- How to Access: Online, via helpline, and face-to-face advice at local centres.
Disability Rights UK
- Service Offered: Provides information and advice for disabled people, including guidance on claiming disability-related benefits.
- How to Access: Online resources and telephone helpline.
- Website: disabilityrightsuk.org
Advicelocal
- Service Offered: This is a directory of advice services available locally. You can search for benefit advisors or legal aid organisations in your area by postcode.
- How to Access: Online search tool.
Local Council Services
- Service Offered: Most local councils provide help with applying for benefits, particularly Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. They may also offer discretionary financial support and advice on other benefits.
- How to Access: Contact your local council for more information.
