Guides for Benefits Applications
To help people on, or applying for, benefits, we’ve created some useful ‘form filling’ guides that talk you through the process.
A Guide to Attendance Allowance Forms
A Guide to Completing a Mandatory Reconsideration
A Guide to Completing a PIP form
We hope these will help people work their way through what we know can be a confusing process. However, if you do want to speak to us directly, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Call 03030 402040 to get through to our information, advice and advocacy helpline. For further information on our information, advice and advocacy services, please contact Maria Clayton, IAG Manager, on 03030 402040 or email mclayton@disability.co.uk
COVID-19 Resources
We have been collating useful information from around the web to provide support during the Coronavirus pandemic, particularly for people with learning disabilities and people with visual impairments.
Please find below:
- Easy Read Guides
- Advice for people who are blind or who have a visual impairment
- Advice for Front Line Workers, carers and family members
- General resources
- DRC Guides for Benefit Applications
Easy Read Guides
Staying Safe on the Internet – Video
Direct payments during the pandemic
All you need to know about Face Coverings (video)
Easy Read guide on how to wear a face covering safely
Advocacy and your rights during the pandemic
Guide on Changes to The Care Act
Advice for people who are blind or who have a visual impairment
Sight Advice Frequently Asked Questions for Coronavirus
Eye health during Coronavirus (RNIB)
Advice for Frontline Workers, Carers and Family Members
Mencap’s Coronavirus Information for Support Workers
Your rights to healthcare during coronavirus
Free training on coronavirus aimed at people working in health and social care
Advice for carers of people with learning disabilities on how to stay active while staying inside
Myth Busting Fact Sheet on The Care Act, The Mental Health Act and Advocacy
What coronavirus means for blind and partially sighted people
General resources
Learning Disability England resources
Mencap Coronavirus resources (including resources for professionals)
Down’s Syndrome Association resources
Solitaire – Heroes and Activists of Disability Rights
The Sensory Projects COVID-19 educational activities for students with additional needs
Citizens Advice COVID-19: What it means for you
Government advice on how to make your own face covering
Printable badges to show you are exempt from wearing a face covering
NHS Every Mind Matters Mental Health Resources