Payments for those who are disabled, unable to work and carers

Living with a bleeding disorder can be challenging. There may be times when you cannot work. You may need to rely on a family member or friend for help around the house or have additional costs due to your health condition. It may be that you are helping a friend or family member who has a bleeding condition and are providing assistance and support.  This section explores the different benefits you may be able to claim depending on your circumstances.   

Disability Payments

If you struggle with daily living such as getting dressed or with your mobility you may be able to claim a disability payment.  

Depending on your age you may be able to claim a disability benefit. The three benefits available are:  

Child Disability Payment

For children with bleeding disorders you can claim Child Disability Payment. This looks at the extra support the child has with their daily activities, at home, school and through the night, and any difficulties they have with their mobility. It replaces Disability Living Allowance for children in Scotland.

 If your child is in hospital as an in-patient you may be able to claim towards the extra costs incurred, more information can be found on our grants page.  

Adult Disability Payment

Adult Disability Payment (ADP) is a benefit that considers how your health issues affect your ability to do activities relating to your daily living, such as cooking, getting dressed and your mobility.  The questions ask about both how your mental and physical health impacts your ability to carry out the activities.  

This is non-means tested so you can claim whether you are in work or not.  

Attendance Allowance/Pension Age Disability Payment

Attendance Allowance/Pension Age Disability Payment (AA/PADP) is for those who have reached state pension age.

AA/PADP looks at different activities from ADP, there is no mobility award for AA/PADP

However, an award could mean extra payments from: Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction.

Our Financial Wellbeing Officer is here to help with any questions and can even come out to help you fill in the form. 

Unable to work due to your health condition, you could claim Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

New Style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is a benefit for those who are no longer able to work due to their health conditions, to qualify you must meet these conditions:  

  • worked as an employee or have been self-employed, and 

You can apply up to 3 months before statutory sickness payments end.  

If you are in receipt of universal Credits the amount you receive from New Style Employment and Support Allowance will be deducted, however, you may receive an extra premium included in your award.  

You can apply to Universal Credit if you have health issues and do not meet the criteria for New Style ESA. You will need to let your work coach know about your health condition.  

For both New Style ESA and Universal Credit you will be asked to provide sick notes, complete an application form and attend a Work Capability assessment. 

Benefits for Carers 

Carer’s Allowance Supplement – an automatic payment made twice a year to people who get Carer’s Allowance or Carer Support Payment.  

Young Carer Grant - an annual payment for people 16, 17 or 18 who care for people who get a disability benefit for an average of 16 hours a week or more. 

Carer Support Payment – this replaces carers allowance in Scotland. It is being introduced in different areas at different times and will be available to the whole of Scotland from across Scotland from November 2024. 

As a carer, most venues offer free tickets when you and the person you care for visit. This can be theatres, concerts and days out.  

https://www.mygov.scot/help-if-youre-a-carer advises on other help available to carers.  

The rules for carer’s can be complicated so please seek advice before making a claim.  

Hints and Tips for Completing your Application

Already have a disability in place or have a successful new award? You can get extra help.

If you have any questions about the above, please get in touch with our Financial Wellbeing Officer