Benefits

Sense does not have dedicated benefits staff but the links below should help you to find out more information and get support in making your claim.

Disability Alliance

This organisation offers advice and support to disabled people and their families in claiming benefits. They give information about the different types of benefits and offer a telephone and minicom advice line.

For more information, visit their website.

For deafblind people

• Information from the government

  The Department for Work and Pensions' website provides a huge amount of information about benefits. Visit the site for more information.

• Benefit information from other charities

  The RNIB has detailed benefit information on its website, which should be relevant to deafblind people.

• VAT Relief

  There is on VAT Relief for specialised goods.

For families

• Information from the government

  The Department for Work and Pensions' website provides a list of benefits available for carers of children with special needs. There are also other benefits you may be able to claim. You can download and print the benefit claim forms from this website.

• Information from the charity organisations

  Contact a Family website provides clear advice about claiming benefits.
  There is more information on about benefits for visually impaired children on the Action for Blind People website.
  For parents and carers of deaf children, the NDCS offers Regional and Family Officers, who can help with claiming benefit. Visit the NDCS website for more information.

• Information about the Blue Badge

  You can get a Blue Badge for your child if she / he has a difficulty of walking or is immobile.

  With the Badge, you with your child can park the car somewhere convienent such as close to the shops and GP's office. You can also park for free in the metered parking area.

  To claim the Badge, contact your local social services. You can read the Blue Bage booklet (PDF format) online.

• Information from the Mobility and General Information Centre (MAGIC)

  You can get a discount in purchasing a Ford adapted vehicle under the Outright Purchase scheme if your child is a Blue Badge holder. For more information contact Ford’s Magic at 0800 240 241 or visit the MAGIC website.