Access to Work: support in employment
England, Scotland and Wales
Access to Work may help eligible disabled people with practical work-related support.
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Browse 79 published guides by life situation. Some guides appear in more than one theme because their advice covers several needs. Always check the original provider for current rules.
Health, disability & care
Disability, carers, NHS costs and independent living.
Adult Disability Payment: support in Scotland
Scotland
Adult Disability Payment supports eligible adults with disability-related daily living or mobility needs.
Attendance Allowance: help with personal care
England and Wales
Attendance Allowance may support older people who need personal care or supervision.
Carer Support Payment in Scotland
Scotland
Carer Support Payment is the Scottish benefit for many eligible unpaid carers.
Carer’s Allowance: caring and earnings
England and Wales
Carer’s Allowance may help eligible people providing regular care.
Carer’s Credit: protecting National Insurance record — practical guide
England
Carer’s Credit can protect a carer’s State Pension record even when they are not receiving Carer’s Allowance.
Child Disability Payment: support in Scotland
Scotland
Child Disability Payment helps with extra costs for qualifying disabled children.
Help with NHS health costs
England
Some people can get help with prescription, dental, travel or other NHS charges.
Help with NHS health costs: eligibility checker — practical guide
England
Depending on age, income, residence, certain health conditions or benefits, people may qualify for help with NHS health costs.
New Style Employment and Support Allowance
Great Britain
New Style ESA may help certain people whose health condition affects their ability to work.
NHS Low Income Scheme
England
The NHS Low Income Scheme may assist people with certain health costs.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP): getting started
England and Wales
PIP may help with extra costs associated with a long-term condition or disability.
Support for domestic abuse survivors
UK - services differ
Confidential domestic abuse support services can help with safety, accommodation and practical needs.
Support for unpaid carers and NHS health costs
england
Unpaid carers and people on low incomes may qualify for different types of help. Carer’s Allowance is distinct from the NHS Low Income Scheme.