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Disability Benefits
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If you have a disability you may be able to get some benefits.
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There are many rules that apply when claiming a benefit so to find out more you will need to contact JobCentre Plus or your social worker, if you have one.
Disability Living Allowance
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This is made up of two parts
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Care - if help is needed with personal care or to keep you safe
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Mobility - if it is difficult to walk or get around
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- Some people will just be able to get one part while others may get both. Very young children can have this benefit.
Incapacity in Youth
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If you are over 16 and under 20 (can be up to 25 in some circumstances) and are/have been unable to work for 196 days you may be able to claim this benefit.
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You can be in school or college and claim this benefit as long as you have less than 21 hours of study on a mainstream course. Any time spent on support that you get as a result of your disability won‘t count towards these hours.
Income Support
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Income Support is generally paid to people on a low income.
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If you are on the highest rate of Disability Living Allowance for care then you should also be able to claim Income Support.
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