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Benefits and support

Find out more about some of the benefits and support available to learning disabled people and family carers.
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Benefits and 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