Benefits and money

If you or someone in your family is disabled, financial support may be available. Find out about the benefits and funding options you could be entitled to.

Benefits and financial support for disabled adults

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Benefits and financial help if you’re a disabled adult

The main benefits you may be entitled to depending on your age, disabilities and situation.
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Paying for care and support for disabled people with complex needs

The different ways your care and support can be paid for as an adult with complex needs.
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Assessments for care and support if you’re disabled

How your care and support needs as an adult will be assessed.

Benefits for families and carers

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Benefits and financial help for parents of disabled children

This page gives a brief overview of the financial support for parents of disabled children in the UK. 
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What benefits can you claim if you’re a carer?

If you care for a disabled person, you might be entitled to help with your living costs.
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Changing from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) at 16

Everything you need to know about moving from DLA to PIP when your child turns 16.

Support from Sense

We’re here for disabled children and adults with complex needs and their families all over the UK. Get in touch to find out more about the services we offer.

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