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While every effort is made to ensure that the information on this page is up-to-date, the benefits system is subject to frequent change and you are advised to check this information with the relevant agency. 
Visit Directgov for the widest range of online information from the Government - there’s a section for disabled people (directgov/disability) covering financial support, disability rights, employment, independent living and much more. There is also a section for carers (directgov/carers). For an A-Z list of benefits, visit the Jobcentre Plus web site by clicking here. You might also be interested in viewing our Benefits Fact Sheet - click here. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Due to the frequent changes and complexity of the benefits system, the staff and volunteers of The Pituitary Foundation are unable to offer advice on any of the following.
The links below lead out of The Pituitary Foundation's website. Each link will open a new window in your browser. To return to our site close the window. BenefitsThe above links can also be accessed from the Directgov web site. The Working Tax Credit replaced the Disabled Person's Tax Credit in April 2003. Information can be found on the Inland Revenue website. PublicationsThe Department for Work and Pensions provides a comprehensive resource centre including leaflets and guides to benefits and services.
To access information for people who are unable to work due to illness or disability, go to the Beginner's Guide to Benefits on the Directgov web site. Please note that you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view some of these documents. (Get Acrobat Reader.) Leaflets available online Disability & Carers Service - Customer Information (covers Attendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance, Disability Living Allowance)
How to claimFull details of eligibility and how to claim can be found in the relevant leaflet in the Benefits section (above). Claim forms can be obtained from your local Benefits Agency Office. You can claim online on the Directgov web site - click here. Where to get help and adviceTo get more information or leaflets contact your local Benefits Agency Office. Leaflets are also often available from Post Offices. More information can be found online at the Directgov web site. A confidential telephone service is available for people with disabilities and their carers. Telephone the Benefit Enquiry Line (BEL) on 0800 882 200 or textphone 0800 243 355 (Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 6.30 pm, Saturday 9.00 am to 1.00 pm). Unfortunately, the Pituitary Foundation cannot offer help or advice on benefits.
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