Sick or disabled people and carers
If you are sick or disabled, there are different benefits and tax credits that you may be able to claim. Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance help with care needs and getting around.
If you can't work, there is Employment and Support Allowance.
If you care for someone who is disabled, there is Carer's Allowance.
You may also be able to claim other benefits if you are on a low income.
This content applies to Scotland
Benefits for people who are sick or disabled
Benefits for a person who is sick or has a disability, including information for carers and benefits for accidents at work and industrial diseases.
Employment and Support Allowance
Information on who can get Employment and Support Allowance (ESA),limited work-capability assessment, and how to claim ESA.
Personal Independence Payment
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - where to start
- Who can get Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- The Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment
- After you are awarded Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and other benefits