Benefits

If you have Parkinson's, or look after someone who does, you might be entitled to receive certain benefits to support you. Find out what benefits you could claim.

Getting started

Below you can find information about the benefits likely to be most relevant to you if you have Parkinson's, or you care for someone who does. Plus, information about other support including grants, loans and help with transport.

We know the benefits system can feel complicated and overwhelming. So we've put together a short introduction to how it all works, and top tips for making claims. This is a good place to start if you're new to the system. 

Benefits for people over pension age

Attendance Allowance

Available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Attendance Allowance is for people who have an illness or disability, like Parkinson's, and need help with their personal care or safety.

Pension Age Disability Payment

Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced Attendance Allowance in Scotland, and has similar rules. It's for people who have an illness or disability and need help with their personal care or safety.

Pension Credit

Pension Credit is available across the UK and can top up your State Pension to a set minimum amount if you're over pension age and have a low income.

Benefits for people under pension age

Personal Independence Payment

If you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland and you need extra help with day-to-day activities or have trouble getting around due to a disability or illness, you may be able to claim PIP.

Adult Disability Payment

ADP is the new benefit that has replaced PIP in Scotland. You may be able to claim it if your disability or illness means you need extra help with day-to-day activities or have trouble getting around.

Employment and Support Allowance

ESA is a UK-wide benefit for people whose ability to work is limited because of ill health or a disability.

Universal Credit

Universal Credit is a means-tested benefit available throughout the UK to help with your living costs. You may be able to get it if you're on a low income, out of work or unable to work.

Benefits for carers

Carer's Allowance

Carer's Allowance is for people who regularly spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone with substantial care needs. It's available if you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Carer Support Payment

Carer Support Payment has replaced Carer's Allowance in Scotland, and has similar rules. It's for people who regularly spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone with substantial care needs.

Other types of financial support

Grants and loans

There are different grants and loans available to cover one-off costs or help if you're in financial need.

Blue Badge

Find out more about the Blue Badge scheme when you have Parkinson's.

Transport schemes

Find out about transport schemes which might be available to people with Parkinson's.

Get more help

Our specialist advisers on the helpline will talk through what you're entitled to, and answer any questions or concerns you have about financial support.

Or check what benefits you're entitled to using the free and confidential benefits calculator from charity Turn2us.