Find out what support is available if you’re disabled or have a health condition (GOV.UK). This includes information about disability benefits, healthcare support, transport, housing adaptations and help with everyday living costs. 

• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)  
• Attendance Allowance  
• Disabled Facilities Grant  

Work and employment 

If your disability or health condition affects your ability to work, there may be financial support and employment programmes available to help. 

• Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)  
• Universal Credit health-related support  
• Access to Work  

Support for carers 

Carer’s Allowance 

If you spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone, you may be able to claim Carer’s Allowance. 

Find out if you’re eligible for Carer’s Allowance. 

Carer’s Credit 

If caring responsibilities affect your ability to work, Carer’s Credit may help protect your State Pension by providing National Insurance credits. 

Find out if you’re eligible for Carer’s Credit. 

Help with transport costs 

If you have an eligible disability, support may be available with bus and rail travel. See our transport costs page.

Help with NHS costs 

Depending on your income and circumstances, you may be able to get help with NHS costs, including prescriptions, dental treatment, eye tests, glasses and travel to NHS appointments. 

Check if you can get help with NHS costs. 

Help with energy costs 

Many disabled people face higher energy costs because of medical equipment, reduced mobility or the need to keep their home warm. 

Information about grants, energy support schemes and practical advice is available through our help with heating and energy costs section and specialist organisations such as Scope. 

Find out more about disability energy support.