Publications: Rights and benefits

 

Free publications about the benefits available for people with Parkinson's and their carers, and their rights 

 

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Information sheetRights and benefits general information

 

An information sheet giving an overview of the benefits available for people with Parkinson's and carers

 

 

 

Information sheetAttendance Allowance

 

An information sheet about Attendance Allowance, a benefit for people aged 65 or over who need help with personal care or day-to-day needs

 

 

 

Information sheetCouncil Tax Benefit

 

An information sheet explaining who qualifies for Council Tax Benefit and how to claim

 

 

 

Information sheetDisability Living Allowance

 

An information sheet about Disability Living Allowance, a benefit for people with long-term health problems who have difficulties with walking outdoors or everyday tasks 

 

 

 

Information sheetEmployment and Support Allowance

 

An information sheet about Employment and Support Allowance, a benefit you may be eligible for if your ability to work is limited by ill health or disability

 

 

 

Information sheetHelp with Getting Around

 

An information sheet looking at the rights of people with mobility problems, with details of organisations and schemes that can help with travel needs

 

 

 

Information sheetHousing Benefit

 

An information sheet about Housing Benefit, who qualifies and how to claim

 

 

 

Information sheetIncapacity Benefit

 

An information sheet about Incapacity Benefit, paid to some people who are unable to work because they are ill or disabled

 

 

 

Information sheetIncome Support

 

An information sheet about Income Support, paid to some people who are unable to work because they are ill or disabled

 

 

 

Information sheetInsurance

 

An information sheet looking at types of insurance and useful contact details

 

 

 

Information sheetNational Health Service Costs

 

An information sheet looking at possible cost exemptions for some NHS services

 

 

 

Information sheetPension Credit

 

An information sheet about Pension Credit, a means-tested benefit for people aged 60 or over

 

 

 

Information sheetPensions and Financial Advice

 

An information sheet with sources of financial advice and pensions information

 

 

 

Information sheetThe Social Fund

 

An information sheet about the Social Fund, a government fund that makes financial payments to people in need

 

 

 

Information sheetWorking Tax Credit

 

An information sheet about Working Tax Credit, a payment to top up the earnings of working people on low incomes

 

 

 

Information sheetCarer's Allowance

 

An information sheet explaining who qualifies for Carer's Allowance and how to claim

 

 

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