There is a wide range of disability related finanical support, including benefits, tax credits, payments, grants and concessions available.  A general overview of these can be found on the Directgov web-site.  The main benefits available are:

Disability Living Allowance.  This is a benefit you can get if you need help getting around and/or looking after yourself because you are ill, disabled or terminally ill.  You must claim before you reach age 65.
Attendance Allowance.  This is a tax-free (non means-tested) benefit for people aged 65 or over who have an illness or disability and need help with personal care. 
Employment and Support Allowance.  If you cannot work because of illness or disability you may be able to get Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).  This benefit was introduced in October 2008 and replaces Incapacity Benefit and Income Support, paid because of an illness of disability.
Incapacity Benefit and Income Support, paid because of an illness or disability, has been replaced with Employment and Support Allowance for new claimants only.  If you already receive Incapacity Benefit, you will continue to receive it.

The following local organisations can provide information about beneifts or offer a benefits checking service or form-filling service:

The Department for Works and Pensions have a home visit service to check entitlements for pensions and benefits.  To request a home visit, please contact the Benefit Enquiry Line (0800 88 22 00 - free call).

The Abingdon Bridge provides information and support to young people (aged 13-25) which includes a Housing and Benefits service.
Age UK Oxfordshire (formerly Age Concern) provides advice on benefits for older people (50+).  They can offer a form filling service, but do not cover West Oxfordshire.
Barton Advice Centre is a Neighbourhood Advice Centre situated to the North of Oxford.
Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) can provide advice on benefits.  There are CAB offices in many towns in Oxfordshire.  To find your nearest one search the CAB web-site or look on your local telephone directory.
Rural Advice Project provides a form filling service for West Oxfordshire.  It is based at the CAB in Chipping Norton. Tel:  08444 111444
Wantage Advice Centre supplies a range of information to people living in Wantage and Grove, including information on benefits.
Local Carers Centre provide support to carers which can include information on benefits.  Please see our Carers Information page.

More information about Benefits will be added to this section of the web-site in due course.  In the meantime, please contact us for further information.