Benefits available if you’re sick or disabled
Financial help is available
There are several benefits you can apply for if you are unable to work due to being ill or having a disability that affects your ability to work. These are to replace your main income.
New Style Employment and Support Allowance
If you are unable to work due to illness or disability, and are no longer receiving Statutory Sick Pay, you may be able to claim New Style Employment and Support Allowance. There are no capital limits, and if you have a partner, their income will not affect your claim.
You may be entitled to extra money in a Universal Credit claim if you are unable to work due to illness or disability.
Extra money is available to help with the extra costs associated with having a long-term condition or disability. You may be entitled to these payments even if you work or have savings.
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) could be available if you have a long term ill-health or disability. You may get some money to help towards your daily living, such as if you need help getting washed and dressed, and help if you have difficulties getting around. This isn’t affected by your income or savings.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children may help with the extra costs of looking after a child under 16 years old who has mobility difficulties, or needs more care than a child who doesn’t have an illness or disability.
Speak to the Money Advice Team for further information and help to claim any of these benefits.
What to do if your application for a benefit has been refused.
Check the letter you have received straight away. There are usually time limits if you disagree with a decision.
Take the action written on the letter or, if you need help, bring the letter to see one of our Money Advisors and they will be able to help you get the decision looked at again (these are usually called ‘mandatory reconsiderations’).
Looking For Disability Benefit Advice?
Our Disability Benefit Support Team can offer a variety of specialist advice and support regarding:
- Child Disability Living Allowance
- Attendance Allowance
- Limited Capability for Work under Universal Credit
- Personal Independence Payment
- Carer’s Allowance
We provide specialist advice and assistance with completing claim forms, Mandatory Reconsiderations and appeals, and where appropriate provide representation at Tribunal hearings.
We offer face to face appointments, telephone appointments and home visits.
For further information, email disabilitybenefitsupport@cardiff.gov.uk
or call our Advice Line on 02920 871 071
