Other benefits
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children
You can apply for Disability Living Allowing (DLA) for children to help with extra costs if you are looking after a child who:
- Is under 16
- Has difficulties walking or needs looking after more than a child of the same age who does not have a disability.
What to expect
We work on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), to conduct DLA for children assessments. Your application will be reviewed by a Health Professional who has experience working with children, such as a Paediatric Nurse, Doctor or GP.
Most referrals can be completed through an initial paper-based assessment, but you may need to attend a face-to-face or video assessment. Our Health Professional will gather all the necessary evidence to recommend the level of help required for the child’s needs. This will be shared in an assessment report with DWP, who will determine benefit entitlement.
Visit the government’s website for more information about Disability Living Allowing for children.
If you live in Scotland
If you live in Scotland you should apply for Child Disability Payment (CDP) instead of DLA for children.
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB)
You may be eligible for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (IIDB) if you are ill or disabled because of an accident or event that happened in connection with your work. You may also be eligible if you have a disease that is linked with your employment. The amount you will receive depends on your individual circumstances.
What to expect
You may be invited to attend an assessment to determine the level of disability as a result of your accident or disease. This assessment will be carried out by our Health Professional.
The Health Professional will take your statement about the accident or illness, including any treatment or limitations. The statement will then be read back to you for agreement.
You can bring extra information or medical evidence to the assessment to assist the Health Professional with their report. A companion can also attend with you to provide support and information.
The Health Professional may need to undertake a physical examination. If so, your verbal consent will be needed before this takes place. You are only encouraged to do as much of the examination as you feel comfortable with unaided. The examination is designed to assess your function and is not the same as an examination in a diagnostic or treatment setting. You will not need to remove items of intimate clothing.
After the assessment, our Health Professional will finalise your assessment report to advise the DWP on the level of disability that has arisen from the accident or disease. This will be shared with the DWP who will make a decision on benefit entitlement.
Visit the government’s website to find out more about Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.
Veterans UK
If you have a disability or health condition as a result of injuries or illnesses acquired while serving in the Armed Forces, you may be able to make a claim to Veterans UK.
What to expect
We work on behalf of Veterans UK to assess the impact of a disability or health condition acquired while serving in the Armed Forces. Our Health Professional will discuss your medical history and activities you undertake in a typical day. You can bring extra information or medical information with you to assist the Health Professional with their report. A companion can also attend with you to provide support and information.
The Health Professional will discuss your history and perform the appropriate assessment to determine how your injury, illness or disability affects you.
They will produce a report to share with Veterans UK, who will decide the outcome of your claim.
Visit the government’s website to find out more about Veterans UK, or detailed information about pensions and compensations for people who have served in the Armed Forces.