As of 24/11/2024 these benefits are available. Please read details for eligibility.
On this page, you’ll find details on benefits you may be entitled to. Our goal is to help you understand what’s available and how to access the support you need, so you can focus on managing your health and well-being.
Types of Benefit
Personal Independent Payment (PIP)
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) can be claimed by individuals from aged 16 up to state pension age. There are two elements with two levels of award – Daily Living and Mobility. The amount you get depends on how your condition affects your ability to carry out activities of daily living.
Attendance Allowance (AA)
The Attendance Allowance is a non means tested benefit for people of State Pension age or older. It is to support people who have difficulties or need help with daily living due to disability or illness. Attendance Allowance is paid at two different rates;. You do not need to have someone else care for you in order to claim. If you have been on the lower level for a while it may be worth reviewing if you are now experiencing difficulties during the night time.
Universal Credits (UC)
Universal Credits is a payment to help with living costs. You may be eligible if you are on a low income, out of work or are unable to work.
Carers Allowance
If you provide help and support to someone who claims AA or PIP and spend 35 hours or more helping them, you may be eligible. All the following must also apply: you are over 16, live in England for at least 2 of the last 3 years, not in full time education or studying 21 hours or more a week and not earn more than £128 after tax, NI and expenses per week. Or you could claim Carers Credit if you are caring for someone for 20 hours a week and you will be credited with National Insurance contributions.
More Benefits for Pensioners and Older People in the UK
Pensions Credits is extra money to bring a basic pension up to a certain amount. It is also a gateway to other help to include rent, council tax, cold weather payments etc. It is really worth enquiring about this benefit and there may be extra help available if you are disabled or a carer.