Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit for people aged 65 or over who need help with personal care because they are physically or mentally disabled. Attendance Allowance is not affected by savings and is usually unaffected by any other income you may have.
For more information, contact the following:
Benefit Enquiry Line
Telephone: 0800 88 22 00
Textphone: 0800 24 33 55
Disability Living Allowance
Disability Living Allowance is a tax-free benefit for children and adults with a disability who need help with walking or personal care, and who claim before the age of 65.
For more information, contact the following:
Benefit Enquiry Line
Telephone: 0800 88 22 00
Textphone: 0800 24 33 55
Alternatively, contact your local Jobcentre Plus office or local social security office.
Carer's Allowance
Carer's Allowance is a taxable benefit for people who look after someone who receives Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance. You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person that you care for. You may be able to get Carer's Allowance if you are aged 16 or over and spend at least 35 hours a week caring for the person.
For more information, contact the following:
Carer's Allowance Unit
Telephone: 01253 856 123
Textphone: 01772 562 202
Benefit Enquiry Line
Telephone: 0800 88 22 00
Textphone: 0800 24 33 55
Independent Living Fund
This is a top-up fund that works in conjunction with Social Services. The
Independent Living Fund (ILF) pays grants to disabled people with high support needs who wish to live independently. ILF disregards your earnings and that of your partner so you can earn without losing any funding.
