Disability Benefits
If you are living with a long-term medical condition or disability you may be entitled to Personal Independence Payment if you are of working age, or Attendance Allowance if you are aged 67 or over. Our Tenancy Support team have expert benefit advisers who will be happy to talk to you about entitlement and how to apply. They can complete the application forms with you and guide you through the claims process.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
PIP is a benefit for people who need help with everyday tasks, and/or find it difficult to get around because of their disability or health condition.
To qualify you must have had difficulties due to your health condition for at least 3 months and expect it to last for at least 9 months (special rules apply to the terminally ill).
PIP can be paid to people in or out of work and it does not matter how much you have in savings.
For more information please take a look at the videos now available on the DWP YouTube channel.
If you are struggling with your health and think you might qualify for PIP, get in touch with out Tenancy Support Team on 0800 953 0213 (option 4) or email tenancysupport@communitygateway.co.uk
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people who need help with their personal care and are State Pension Age when they first claim.
To qualify, you must have had problems for the past 6 months (special rules apply to the terminally ill), be in the UK when you apply and have lived here for at least 2 out of the last 3 years.
Attendance Allowance is paid on top of other income or benefits and it does not matter how much you have in savings.
If you are struggling with your health and think you might qualify for Attendance Allowance, get in touch with our Tenancy Support team on 0800 953 0213 (option 4) or email tenancysupport@communitygateway.co.uk