This section of the site is designed to provide information for people who become disabled.
Who to contact
Should you become disabled – whether sensory or physical – there are many services designed specifically to help you. In the first instance, you should contact Norfolk County Council website that will provide you with infomation for the disabled.
Benefits
You can get help and advice about any benefits that you may be entitled to through Norfolk Disability Information Service
You could also contact your nearest Citizens’ Advice Bureau who will be able to offer impartial help and advice.
You can also contact the Citizens’ Advice Bureau by telephone or in person:
Telephone
01362 697 776
Assembly Rooms
Ruthen Place
DEREHAM
Norfolk
NR19 2TX
Severe Disablement Allowance
If you are aged between 16 and 65 and you have been unable to work for at least 28 weeks in a row because of disability, or if you have never been able to work, you may be entitled to an allowance. For more information visit the Job Centre Plus website
Disability Living Allowance
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a tax-free social security benefit intended for adults and children with a long-term illness or a disability. It can be paid in addition to other benefits such as Incapacity Benefit but can also be paid if you are working. For more information, you can visit the Department for Work And Pensions website.
Vaccine Damage Payment
This is a one off payment that you may be entitled to if you or a member of your family is severely disabled as a result of vaccination. For more information visit the Department of Social Security website
War Disablement Pension
War Disablement Pension (WDP) is a payment made to people who have been injured or disabled as a result of any service in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces. You can find more details on the Ministry of Defence website.
Disabled Person’s Tax Credit
If you are aged 16 or over and working on average 16 hours a week or more but you are restricted in the type of work, number of hours you can work, or amount you can earn because of disability then you may be entitled to Disabled Person's Tax Credit. This benefit is claimed through the Inland Revenue.
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance is a tax-free social security benefit intended for people with a long-term illness or a disability. It can be paid in addition to other benefits such as Retirement Pension. It is for people aged 65 and over. For more information, please visit the Department of Work and Pensions website.
Working
The Employment Service can give you information on employment and disability. They also provide specialist services for people with disabilities.
For more information about the services available you can call in to your local jobcentre. To find your local JobCentre Plus office click here. You can also visit the Employment Agency website.
Rehabilitation and support
Whether it’s support for the disabled person or their carer, there are organisations that can help.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation services include help with physiotherapy and adaptations for the home.
Norfolk County Council provide information on Occupational Therapy and how they can help you to find appropriate solutions for your needs.
Counselling
Becoming disabled can be a very difficult time and you may feel the need for some counselling or support. You GP may be able to refer you to a counsellor
Meeting other disabled people
You can go to the disabled online website for more information on how to meet other people
Carer support
A carer is someone who looks after a friend, relative or neighbour who needs help because of sickness, age or disability. To find out if you are entitled to an assessment, please visit Norfolk County Council advice pages
Help with transport
You may be entitled to help with transport, such as joining the disabled parking scheme. For information you can visit the Direct Gov website or contact Norfolk County Council about the blue badge parking permits
Useful links
(Links to external websites - they will open in a new browser window.)
There is a huge number of organisations you could contact via the web. A good place to start would be the Direct Gov website or the Department of Work and Pensions site.
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