Money and financial well-being

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Disabled people are twice as likely to live below the poverty line as non-disabled people and that's before the extra costs of disability are taken into account.

Being disabled or caring for a disabled person may have an impact on your financial situation by:

• Reducing your income
• Increasing your living expenses
• Requiring you to purchase expensive items
• Increasing your travel costs

There are several ways to find the additional funds you need:

1. Statutory sources (benefits) including:

• Direct payments contact your Local Authority
• Disabled Facilities Grants contact your Local Authority
• Working Tax Credit
• VAT Relief on equipment designed specifically for a disabled person
• Personal Independence Payment and other welfare benefits such as Employment Support Allowance and Universal Credit
• Vehicle Excise Duty (in some cases)

2. Money from charitable sources

Scope does not give financial assistance or grants but you may find it helpful to approach the Family Fund or Turn2Us.

3. Fundraising yourself

4. Useful links about funding and grants

For more help and information, please contact Scope Response.