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Sick or disabled…?
Are you sick, injured, or disabled?
If you are, then this is a quick introduction to the various benefits that may be available to you.
(Of course, everyone’s circumstances will vary, so unfortunately there are no straightforward rules as to what you are entitled to, but this guide should help you to find out more information. This isn’t an exhaustive list though, and we recommend that you always seek further advice).
The benefit of Benefits.
If you are an employee of a company or organisation, and you are unable to work due to sickness or injury, then you should be able to claim Statutory Sick Pay.
For more information on Statutory Sick Pay, click here.
However, if you are unemployed, self-employed, or sick for more than 28 weeks, then you may be able to claim Incapacity Benefit instead.
For more information on Incapacity Benefit, click here.
If, for whatever reason, you are not able to claim either Statutory Sick Pay or Incapacity Benefit, then you may be able to claim Income Support.
For more information on Income Support, click here.
If you need help in looking after yourself or getting around due to sickness or a disability, then you may be able to claim either the care component, or mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance.
For more information on the Disability Living Allowance, click here.
You can also claim this benefit if you are looking after a child under the age of 16 who has a severe physical or mental illness or disability.
For more information on the Disability Living Allowance for a child under the age of 16, click here.
If you are working for more than 16 hours a week, then you are also entitled to claim the Working Tax Credit.
For more information on the Working Tax Credits, click here.
You should make an application to claim Housing Benefit if you need help in paying your rent. However, if you need help in paying your mortgage repayments, then Income Support or Income-based Job Seekers Allowance should be able to help.
For more information on Housing Benefit, click here.
For more details on Income Support, click here.
For more details on Income-based Job Seekers Allowance, click here.
You may also be able to claim Council Tax Benefit in order to help you pay for all, or some of your Council Tax bill. This payment will take your individual circumstances into account.
For more information on claiming Council Tax Benefit, click here.
In addition to the above benefits, you may be entitled to the following:
Free NHS prescriptions
Free NHS dental treatment
Free NHS sight tests
Vouchers towards the cost of glasses or contact lenses
The availability to the above will depend on your individual circumstances, and you should seek further advice on this matter.
You may also be able to reclaim any expenses that may arise from travelling to and from hospital for necessary NHS treatment.
For more information on travelling to and from hospital, click here.
Disclaimer, Target Audience, Jurisdiction Last updated & checked: 29/03/2006