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Sickness and disability benefits

Description of service

This section will help you find out the range of benefits, tax credits and other disability-related financial support you may be able to get. It is only a general guide.

If you can't work because of illness or disability you may be able to get Incapacity Benefit. You may also be able to claim Income Support as well as Incapacity Benefit.

If you need help with getting around or looking after yourself because you are ill or disabled you may be able to claim Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance.

If you are caring for someone who is disabled you may be eligible for Carer's Allowance.

If you are in work but on low pay, you can apply for Working Tax Credit to top-up your earnings. You may get extra if someone in your household is disabled.

You may be entitled to a reduction in your Council Tax bill if your home has certain features that are essential to you living there - for example, if you have an extension for a downstairs bedroom.

If you are paying rent for your home you may be eligible for Housing Benefit and if you are paying Council Tax you may be eligible for Council Tax Benefit.

The links under Further Details and Information give more details on the financial support available.

Contact Details

Telephone01773 570222 - The Council's switchboard is open from 09:00 to 16:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 10:00 to 16:30 Wednesday, excluding Bank Holidays and certain other discretionary holidays.
Telephone01773 841343 - Faxes received outside of normal working hours will be dealt with the following working day.
TelephoneTown Hall, Market Place, Ripley, DE5 3BT - You can visit the Council's main office which is open from 09:00 to 16:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 10:00 to 16:30 Wednesday, excluding Bank Holidays and certain other discretionary holidays. Click on the address for a location map. This is also the main postal address.
TelephoneTown Centre Offices in Alfreton, Belper, Heanor and Ripley. The Council has offices in each of the four town centres that can be used to access a wide range of services.