Department of Work and Pensions
Gives details of your local office for advice on benefits including bereavement benefits, crisis loans, funeral payments, incapacity benefit and income support.
www.dwp.gov.uk/localoffice
Direct Gov
Government website providing information on public services including the Blue Badge parking scheme and free local bus travel.
www.direct.gov.uk
DLA (Disability Living Allowance)
Disability Living Allowance - sometimes referred to as DLA - is a tax-free benefit for children and adults who need help with personal care or have walking difficulties because they are physically or mentally disabled. This is paid whether or not you are in work, if you are under 65. There are several different rates, depending on how severe your disability is. You can also claim a mobility component if you need help getting around.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/
AA (Attendance Allowance)
Attendance Allowance - sometimes referred to as AA – is tax-free and is not usually affected by any savings or income you may have. If you are over 65, you may be entitled to this allowance which is similar to DLA but has not mobility component.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/
Disability and Carers Service
Part of Department of Work and Pensions. Provides financial help to disabled people and carers. Helpline 8.30am - 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 1pm on Saturdays.
Benefit Enquiry Line
201 Red Rose House
Lancaster Road
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 1HB
Tel: 0800 882 200
Textphone: 0800 243 355 (for hearing or speech difficulties)
Email - DCPU.Customer-Services@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
www.dwp.gov.uk/about-dwp/customer-delivery/disability-and-carers-service/
Equality and Human Rights Commission
The body responsible for protecting human rights, including promoting equality for people with disabilities.
Tel: 0845 604 6610 (England)
Tel: 0845 604 5510 (Scotland)
Tel: 0845 604 8810 (Wales)
www.equalityhumanrights.com
Age UK ( formerly Help the Aged)