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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

People with learning disabilities 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.

Carer's Allowance

If you care for someone for at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits (for example PIP or DLA) you could be entitled to Carer’s Allowance.
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Personal Independence Payment

Our 'PIP tips' are intended to make the process of completing the Personal Independence Payment application form as straightforward as possible.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Benefits & support

Benefits & support

Carer's Allowance

Personal Independence Payment

Disability Living Allowance

Carer's Assessment

Hft Family Appointee Information Pack

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