The Department is responsible for a range of benefits and services for people who are sick or have a disability. To find out if you can get any help, look at the list below. Pick any items you think may apply to you. If you cannot find the information you need, please check the A-Z benefits list or use 'search' at the top of the page.

The Disability and Carers Directorate (DCD) supports disabled people and their carers, whether or not they are able to work. The directorate is responsible for providing an efficient, reliable and considerate system of Disability Benefits, and for all disability civil rights issues.

Directgov The government is making it easier for you to access information and services through a website called Directgov. It provides information for disabled people and carers of all ages in areas such as employment, independent living and rights.
Disabled people and carers information on Directgov

For more in depth information on disability legislation, policy and public consultations visit www.disability.gov.uk

You can get information about disability rights and the work of the Disability Rights Commission from www.drc-gb.org