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 your local Benefits Agency Office or similar organisation.

 

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.

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Benefits

The above links can also be accessed from the Benefits and Services A-Z on the Department for Work and Pensions website.

The Working Tax Credit replaced the Disabled Person's Tax Credit in April 2003. Information can be found on the Inland Revenue website.

Publications

The Department for Work and Pensions provides a comprehensive resource centre including leaflets and guides to benefits and services.

To access the guides for people who are unable to work due to illness or disability, go to Guides for Sick, Injured or Disabled People or Carers. 

Please note that you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these documents. (Get Acrobat Reader.)

In addition to the publications above, leaflet If you think our decision is wrong contains advice as to how to proceed if you disagree with a decision made with regard to eligiblity to receive benefits.

The above links can also be accessed from the section on Publications within the Resource Centre of the Department for Work and Pensions website. Some of the publications are available in other languages.

How to claim

Full details of eligibility and how to claim can be found in the relevant leaflet in the Benfits section (above).

Claim forms can be obtained from your local Benefits Agency Office. Claim forms are also available online from the Resource Centre of the Department for Work and Pensions website.

Where to get help and advice

To 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 under Benefits and Services A-Z on the Department for Work and Pensions website.

The leaflet Help with Getting Benefits for People with a Disability or Illness advises how somebody with an illness or disability can get help to collect or deal with social security benefits. 

A confidential telephone service is available for people with disabilities and their carers. Telephone the Benefit Enquiry Line (BEL) on 0800 882200 or textphone 800 882200.

Unfortunately, the Pituitary Foundation cannot offer help or advice on benefits. 

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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 July 2008 )