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Illness, Injury and Disability

Who is this section for?

Anyone who is ill or has a disability or an injury.

What does it include?

Information about benefits for people who have an illness, injury or disability, including who can claim them, how much you can get, how to apply, and where to go for further help.

Make sure you are claiming everything you are entitled to.

If someone is caring for you, they may find it helpful to look at the section on Caring for Someone.

How to use this section

The left-hand navigation bar gives you a comprehensive list of the contents of this section. Click on the links to go to each page.  Some key benefits are also are described in the boxes below.

• Are you unable to work?

  You may be able to claim Statutory Sick Pay or Employment and Support Allowance.

• Do you have extra needs?

  The benefits that may be available to help you include Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.

• Are you going into hospital or a care home?

  Find out how your benefits may be affected by a stay in hospital or if you go to live in a care home.

• What help with travel costs is available?

  Find out more about the travel concessions that may be available to you, including the Blue Badge Parking Permit.

• Useful Links

  Links to resources that can provide support if you have an illness, injury or disability, including charities for people with specific health conditions.