BENEFITS AND FINANCIAL HELP LINKS

The National Autistic Society has a fact sheet explaining the range of benefits available and who is entitled to them. Benefits

Direct.gov provides information on what benefits are available and how to apply for them including facilities to download benefit application forms. They also have a 'Benefits Advisor' service where you can do an online assessment of your financial situation to see what benefits you may be entitled to claim: Do it Online

You can use the following links to access further financial information: -

Disability Living Allowance Rates and How to Claim

Carer's Allowance Caring for Someone

Attendance Allowance Rates and How to Claim

Employment and Support Allowance Incapacity benefit

Incapacity Benefit Money, Tax and Benefits

Jobseeker's Allowance Job Seekers

Income Support Income Support

Housing Benefit Housing

Council Tax Benefit Council Tax

Child Benefit Child Benefit

How to Claim Child Benefit Claiming Child Benefits

Disabled Students Allowance DSA

Community Care Grants Community Care Grants

The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) website has a range of fact sheets on the benefits system. Tax Credits

You can also use their website to find your local CAB office to arrange a telephone or face to face appointment. Get Advice