Benefits

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) isn't means tested and helps with some of the extra costs caused by long-term ill health or a disability for people aged 16 and over (up to state pension age).

Find out more about Personal Independence Payments (via Gov.uk).

Attendance Allowance isn't means tested and helps with some of the extra costs caused by a disability for people of state pension age and over.

Find out more about Attendance Allowance (via Gov.uk).

Universal Credit is a benefit for people with a low income either in or out of work, intended to bring together and replace a number of existing benefits.

Find out more about Universal Credit (via Gov.uk).

Carer’s Allowance helps you look after someone with substantial caring needs. You don’t have to be related to or live with the person you care for.

You must be 16 or over and spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone. Carer’s Allowance is taxable. It can also affect your other benefits.

Find out more about Carer's Allowance (via Gov.uk).

You might be eligible for pension credit if you are over state pension age and on a low income.

People who receive Pension Credit can also get other financial help, such as Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction.

Find out more about Pension Credit (via Gov.uk).

You may be eligible for help with your Council Tax bill. As part of the welfare reforms, councils now run their own Council Tax Reduction schemes (sometimes called Council Tax Support).

The support you get may depend on factors such as:

• which benefits you receive
• your age, income, and savings
• who you live with
• how much Council Tax you pay

You can apply whether you own your home or rent.

Housing benefit is help towards paying the rent for your home. You can claim housing benefit if you rent from a housing association or a private landlord. Housing benefit is means-tested, which means the amount you get will be calculated based on your income, savings and household circumstances.

Help with council tax payments

If you are having difficulty paying your council tax 'we have some information and resources’ available to assist you.

Buckinghamshire Disability Service has a lot of information and advice to help you know what benefits or financial support you may be entitled to.