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Funding Disability Benefits
If you have a disability you may be able to get some benefits.
There are many rules that apply when claiming a benefit so to find out more you will need to contact JobCentre Plus or your social worker, if you have one.
Disability Living AllowanceYou can apply for DLA whether or not you work and it’s for children or adults.
This is made up of two parts:
- Care - if help is needed with personal care or to keep you safe
- Mobility - if it is difficult to walk or get around
Some people will just be able to get one part while others may get both. Very young children can have this benefit.
Incapacity in Youth
- If you are over 16 and under 20 (can be up to 25 in some circumstances) and are/have been unable to work for 196 days you may be able to claim this benefit
- You can be in school or college and claim this benefit as long as you have less than 21 hours of study on a mainstream course. Any time spent on support that you get as a result of your disability won‘t count towards these hours
Income Support
- Income Support is generally paid to people on a low income
- If you are on the highest rate of Disability Living Allowance for care then you should also be able to claim Income Support
For further information go to: www.gov.uk/browse/disabilities/benefits
