Benefits and financial support

There is a free Benefits Enquiry line 0800 882 200 (N Ireland 0800 220 674)

Online guides to benefits

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/index.htm government website

www.dwp.gov.uk/a-to-z/ another government site about benefits etc

www.dwp.gov.uk/eservice fill in or download a DLA form here

www.benefitsnow.co.uk Also has info on the Disabled Facilities Grant in England, Wales and N Ireland. For Scotland go to www.benefitsnow.co.uk/dfg/scotland.asp

www.entitledto.co.uk Find out what you can claim.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk An independent subscription site offering tips and tactics for applying for DLA, ESA etc

www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/specialist-guides/decision-makers-guide/  click on Volume 10 to be sneaky and read the guide used by the decision makers when awarding DLA

BIBIC www.bibic.org.uk, an organisation for people with acquired brain injury, has an excellent guide to filling in a DLA form