Practice using money

Dosh

Helping people with learning disability to manage money and has information on managing money, opening a bank account and so on.

Money Master

How good are your money handling skills? How fast can you give change? Learn with this free and fun game.

Making Money Easier guides

Advice about choosing and using a bank account, a glossary on common banking terms, tips on budgeting and a guide to help people live independently.

See what benefits and grants are available

There is a wide range of disability-related financial support, including benefits, tax credits, payments, grants and concessions.

Some benefits you might get are:

• Universal Credit
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Attendance Allowance
• Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Depending on your circumstances, you might also be able to get other support, such as a Blue Badge, help in work or help with daily living.

Disability Living Allowance (DLA): when you turn 16

If your parents receive DLA for you, YOU will need to apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) when you turn 16.

When you turn 16, you become responsible for applying and the payment is made to you.

You will get a letter inviting you to apply for PIP. The letter will be sent shortly after your 16th birthday.

Your DLA payments will stop unless you apply for PIP by the date given in the letter.

If you apply by the date given in the letter, you’ll continue to receive DLA until your claim is assessed.

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