{"id":11187,"date":"2022-07-15T09:57:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T08:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=11187"},"modified":"2026-05-07T13:37:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:37:50","slug":"benefits-and-money","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/benefits-and-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits and money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Benefits and financial support for disabled adults<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n Benefits and financial help if you\u2019re a disabled adult\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tThe main benefits you may be entitled to depending on your age, disabilities and situation.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Paying for care and support for disabled people with complex needs\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tThe different ways your care and support can be paid for as an adult with complex needs.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Assessments for care and support if you\u2019re disabled\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tHow your care and support needs as an adult will be assessed.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Benefits for families and carers<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n\t\t\tThis page gives a brief overview of the financial support for parents of disabled children in the UK.\u00a0\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n What benefits can you claim if you’re a carer?\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tIf you care for a disabled person, you might be entitled to help with your living costs.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Changing from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) at 16\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tEverything you need to know about moving from DLA to PIP when your child turns 16.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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More financial support<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n Grants for disabled people\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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\n \n Help with energy and food costs for disabled people\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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\n \n Funding for sports and leisure activities\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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\n \n Help with travel and transport costs\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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\n \n Working and claiming disability benefits\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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Support from Sense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Want to know more about Sense? Our emails land in your inbox every week.<\/p>\n\n\n