Turn2Us Benefits Calculator - Easy-to-use benefits calculator and grants tool to check what you might be able to claim.
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - A payment you can apply for if you have a disability or health condition that affects how much you can work. You can apply if you’re employed, unemployed or self employed.
Universal Credit - A payment to help with your living costs that you may be able to get if you’re on a low income, out of work or cannot work.
PIP - If you have a physical or mental health condition or disability you may be eligible for help with extra living costs. See Gov.uk for PIP How to Claim.
There are several organisations and resources to help with the PIP application process:
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Citizens Advice - Advice and help applying. Including How the DWP makes a decision on PIP claims and a table of the PIP descriptors.
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Benefits and Work - Detailed advice on applying for PIP, including a PIP Self Test to see what you may qualify for.
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Disability Rights UK - Downloadable guide to claiming PIP.
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Long Covid and Personal Independence Payment - An information sheet from OT for LC with tips on how to conserve your energy when undertaking the PIP process.
Housing
Shelter - Advice on housing.
Finances and Debt
Debt Advice Foundation - Free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about loans, credit and debt.
Step Change - Free, impartial and confidential advice on debt and money management.