There are various benefits and grants that disabled people can claim and the main ones are listed below Please click the links in the left hand panel for further information.
Benefits
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Incapacity Benefit
Attendance Allowance
Carer's Allowance
Independent Living Fund
Income Support
Council Tax Benefit
Working Tax Credit (WTC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC)
West Berkshire Benefits Call Centre
This service or information is provided by West Berkshire Council - Revenues & Benefits.
Benefits Call Centre. Monday open - Thursday 8.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Fridays 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. on (01635) 519258 Alternatively you can fax them on 01635 519286 or send an email to revenues&benefits@westberks.gov.uk
or write to them at:
Council Offices
Market Street
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 5LD
Other useful links -
Department of Work and Pensions
This website gives an overview of what is available to disabled people.
Department of Work and Pensions website
Directgov website
for a beginners guide to benefits.
Directgov website
Direct.gov.uk
You may also consult the Disability.gov.uk "Benefit Enquiry Line for People with Disabilities." This is a confidential telephone advice and information service, for disabled people, their carers and representatives.
Phone Number: 0800 882200
People with speech or hearing problems using a textphone can dial: 0800 243355
This service offers general advice and assistance which includes completing many disability-related benefit claim forms. They can also produce information in Braille or large print if requested.
Disability.gov.uk website
CAB Benefits advice web page, with loads of useful information.
Benefits Now
Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance Self-Assessment and Information Service
Benefits Now website.
Grants
Disabled Facilities Grant
Click the link on the left
