Money and work

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More than 75% of disabled people with children live below the poverty line. Disabled people are twice as likely to live in poverty as non-disabled people.

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
• Disabled Facilities Grants
• Working Tax Credit
• VAT Relief
• Motability
• Vehicle Excise Duty
• The Independent Living Fund (ILF)
• The Family Fund

2. Money from charitable sources

3. Fundraising yourself

4. Useful links about funding and grants

For more help and information, please contact Scope Response.