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.
Travel & mobility
Accessible transport and practical help with mobility.
Adult Disability Payment: support in Scotland
Scotland
Adult Disability Payment supports eligible adults with disability-related daily living or mobility needs.
Applying for concessionary bus travel in England
england
Older residents and qualifying disabled people can use separate concessionary bus pass application routes. Local authorities administer applications.
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: 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 Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme — practical guide
England
Eligible patients may reclaim certain reasonable journeys to referred specialist NHS care.
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 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.