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Benefits & support

Find out more about some of the benefits and support mechanisms available to people with learning disabilities and family carers.
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Benefits & support

Learning disabled adults and family carers can be entitled to certain benefits and support mechanisms.  Find out more about what’s available, and how you can find out more.

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    Carer's Allowance

    If you care for someone for at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits, you could be entitled to Carer’s Allowance. Find out More

  • Personal Independence Payment

    Our 'PIP tips' make the process of completing the Personal Independence Payment application form as straightforward as possible. Find out More

  • Disability Living Allowance

    Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is coming to an end for people aged 16 to 64. It is being replaced by Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Find out More

  • Carer's Assessment

    A Carer’s Assessment is different to Carer's Allowance and is the first step for a carer to access support from their local authority. Find out More

  • Hft Family Appointee Information Pack

    If you are the DWP Appointee of a person supported by Hft, we have created this information pack to help you. Find out More

  • A guide to Lasting Power of Attorney, Deputyships, Appointeeships, and Wills and Trusts

    JMW Solicitors have provided a guide for individuals who may want to explore options related to wills and trusts, appointeeships, deputyships and lasting power of attorney. Find out More