Immediate danger
Call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured, a crime is in progress, or a disabled person is in immediate danger.
Call 999Abuse or neglect
Report concerns to the adult or child safeguarding team at the person's local council. Use 999 for immediate danger.
Find reporting guidanceUrgent health help
Use NHS 111 for urgent medical help that is not life-threatening. In Northern Ireland, contact your GP out-of-hours service.
Use NHS 111What help is needed?
Filter the trusted services below. No personal information is collected.
Disability benefits
Check PIP, Universal Credit, DLA for children, Attendance Allowance and other disability-related financial support.
Check financial helpAdult Disability Payment
Extra money for people aged 16 to State Pension age whose disability or long-term condition affects everyday life.
Check eligibilityDisability benefits NI
Official information about PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance, direct payments and other financial support.
View NI benefitsCare needs assessment
Ask your council for a free assessment to identify personal care, equipment, home adaptations and other support.
Find your councilCare Information Scotland
Guidance on assessments, care at home, equipment, adaptations and paying for care in Scotland.
Open care informationSocial care in Wales
Find the local authority responsible for care assessments, equipment, adaptations and community support.
Find local authorityHealth and Social Care Trusts
Contact your local HSC Trust about community care, occupational therapy, equipment and support assessments.
Find an HSC TrustAccess to Work
A grant may pay for practical workplace support, specialist equipment, travel or communication help.
Check Access to WorkAccess to Work NI
Practical help for disabled people taking up employment or experiencing disability-related difficulty at work.
View work supportDisability rights
Understand protection from discrimination and the duty to make reasonable adjustments in work, education and services.
Know your rightsDisability discrimination NI
Guidance on legal protection and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and workers in Northern Ireland.
Read employment rightsBlue Badge parking
Check eligibility and find the correct application route for disabled parking support in your UK nation.
Apply or find guidanceMotability Scheme
Eligible disability benefit recipients may exchange a mobility allowance to lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair.
Check the schemeDisabled Students' Allowance
Support may help with study-related costs caused by disability, long-term illness, mental health conditions or learning differences.
Check student supportDisabled students in Scotland
SAAS guidance on disability-related support and additional study costs in higher education.
Open SAAS guidanceCommunication support
AbilityNet offers help using technology, while Relay UK supports phone calls for people who are Deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired.
Get technology helpRNID support
Information for people who are Deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus, including communication, rights and services.
Get RNID supportCarers UK
Advice on carers' assessments, rights, benefits, work, practical support and taking a break for unpaid carers.
Get carer adviceScope disability support
Practical disability information about benefits, work, housing, social care, equipment and rights.
Open Scope adviceAsk for accessible support
- Tell the organisation what barrier you face and what adjustment would help.
- Ask for information in an accessible format, such as large print, audio, Easy Read, BSL or email.
- Keep copies of requests, decisions and supporting evidence.
- For care and daily-living needs, ask the relevant council or HSC Trust for an assessment.