Post 16: Benefits and Money

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Help to get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.

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GOV.UK Access to work

Appointees can support someone with their benefits if they find it difficult to manage themselves.

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GOV.UK Becoming an Appointee

Find out about carers allowance, and if you could claim

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GOV.UK Carers Allowance

Find out about qualifying for child benefit if your child is over 16

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GOV.UK Child Benefit for 16-19yr olds

Websites which offer support finding grant funding and funders

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Grant Funding

When a child who is in receipt of DLA turns 16, they will need to move onto PIP (Personal Independence Payment) Find out about the process and what you will need to do. 

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Scope: Changing from DLA to PIP at 16

DIAL is a local charity supporting disabled people, their families and carers in Barnsley. They provide free, confidential information, advice and support, including benefits advice and support. 

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DIAL Home Page

Useful information if you need to open a bank account

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Information from Money Helper

Support for undergraduate and post graduate courses, to cover study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability.

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Disabled Student Allowance

• a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability and
• difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition'

Universal Credit is a monthly payment to help with your living costs. You may be able to get it if you’re on a low income, out of work or unable to work.

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GOV.UK Universal Credit 

Find out what financial support might be available to help you study at university

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UCAS Disabled Student Financial Support