Do You Need Financial Help Due to Illness or Disability?
If you or a family member are experiencing illness or disability, check to see if you are eligible for help.
You may be eligible for state benefits like Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for adults under state retirement age, Attendance Allowance for those over state retirement age and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children under 16. The assessment considers the way that your health conditions affect your daily living and mobility needs. Receiving any of these benefits may increase entitlement to other benefits such as Pension Credit and Council Tax Support.
Please seek advice if you are already claiming a disability benefit such as DLA for adults, as your award will stop if you claim PIP instead.
Personal Independence Payment
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for adults who are under State Pension age. It can help with extra living costs if you meet certain criteria.
You may be able to receive PIP even if you are working, have savings, or are already receiving most other benefits.
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who have a disability or health condition that is severe enough to require help with personal care. It helps with the extra costs associated with needing support.
The allowance is paid at two different rates, depending on the level of care you need because of your condition.
Disability Living Allowance
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children may help with the extra costs of looking after a child who is under 16 and has difficulties walking or needs much more looking after than a child of the same age who does not have a disability
They will need to meet all the eligibility requirements.
If you’re too unwell to work, you may be entitled to New Style Employment and Support allowance and/or Universal Credit with Limited Capability for Work or Work Related Activity.
Help With Heating Costs
Get free, impartial energy advice to keep your home warm and energy bills down.
Call Hitting the Cold Spots: 0800 804 8601 (Hampshire County Council)
Household Support Fund
Households in Hampshire who are struggling to afford necessities such as food and fuel can get extra help from the connect4communities programme, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions.
Council Tax Support
If you pay Council Tax and you are on a low income you might be able to get help towards paying your Council Tax. Check if you are eligible.
Need help with something else?
Explore more support on our New Forest local advice pages.
Looking for additional health support?
Visit the Citizens Advice national website for more guidance.