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Disability Benefits

Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance (DLA and AA).
DLA and AA are probably the two most important benefits for people with any sort of longer-term illness or disability, such as Aphasia. They are ‘extra’ money for people who don’t manage ‘well’ when left to their own devices – either because of difficulties looking after themselves, communicating and socialising, or because of some sort of ‘risk’.

So what's the difference between AA and DLA?

Basically very little. The major differences are that they serve different age groups, and rather illogically lack of help with ‘mobility’ for older people.

Each benefit has a qualifying period: under 65 can qualify after 3 months. Over 65 qualify after 6 months before they can be paid.
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Why are DLA & AA such Wonderful Things?


  • You can get and keep disability benefits in or out of work

  • They are not means-tested in any way

  • They’re paid on top of ANY other income

  • They’ll NEVER mean a cut in any other benefit

  • They might mean even MORE help through other benefits

  • They can entitle carers to extra benefits

  • There are no restrictions on how they’re spent


    • Full information:
    from Disability Alliance
    Tel 0800 044 044 or 0207 247 8763.
    Ask for abstract from “The Big Book of Benefits + Mental Health”. This could be your most important phone call to help you understand how to apply for DLA and/or AA!

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    If you want to appeal against a decision visit the website for good advise!

    Disability Alliance

    'Breaking the link between poverty and disability'

    Disability Alliance (DA), publishers of the Disability Rights Handbook, is regarded as the leading authority on social security benefits for disabled people.

    Tel 0800 044 044 or 0207 247 8763

    Help with Health Costs

    Guide


    Call 0845 850 1166 to obtain HC11 Quick Guide. Also available on audio cassette on disk and in large print.

    This guide explains the help available with the following NHS charges and services: Prescriptions, Dental Treatment, Sight Tests, Glasses or contact lenses, Wigs and Fabric Supports and Travel to receive NHS treatment under the care of a Consultant.

    Department for Work and Pensions

    Tel: 0800 882 200