NACC - Benefits

Benefits

The Guides

These guides have been specially written for people who have IBD and will help you present a true picture of how this condition affects your everyday activities. You can download each guide or you can request a copy by writing to NACC or e-mailing or by phoning the information line 0845 130 2233. Please note that from 27th October 2008 a new benefit replaces both Incapacity Benefit (IB) and Income Support (IS) for new claimants unable to work. It is called the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). If you are already claiming IB and IS you will not be immediately affected by the introduction of ESA.

“I have filled in 4 of these forms in the past and been turned down, but reading through your info pack I feel a lot more confident this time”

“Thank you for the wonderful claiming DLA guide! It was very easy to follow and the information, guidance and tips were superb… Without the help from the NACC guide, I don’t think I would have been awarded DLA”

An Overview which gives you an idea of the main benefits available for people with UC and Crohn’s.

Guide to Claiming DLA which helps you to decide if you could be eligible and then takes you through the form step by step. There is also a Guide for children under 16.

DLA Revisions and Appeals which helps you through the next stage if your claim has been unsuccessful. There is also a Revisions and Appeals Guide for children under 16

Change of Circumstances which explains what you should do if you are receiving DLA and your condition changes.

Guide to Attendance Allowance which will help those people over 65 who are not on DLA.

Guide to the Personal Capability Assessment which will take you through the way your incapacity is assessed and how you can answer the questionnaire. There is also a Guide to Challenging a Decision if you have been found capable of work.

The DLA Volunteer Support Service

If you would like to have general guidance in filling in the DLA or AA forms, challenging a decision or preparing for an appeal tribunal, a specially selected and trained volunteer will talk through any practical questions but will not be able to give specific advice on an individual’s circumstances.

When you have obtained the claims form from the Benefits Enquiry Line 0800 88 22 00 and the guide from NACC, give the information line a ring on 0845 130 2233 to make an appointment for one of our volunteers to ring you. If your application has been turned down our volunteers can also help you in your decision to appeal and what the process involves.

Other Sources of Help

If you feel you would like to talk to someone face to face there are many organisations that can help:

Your first step could be a visit to a Citizens Advice Bureau. Their website will give you details of your local one.
You could also try the Disability Information Advice Line (DIAL). The website will give you a directory of local offices.
If you would like to talk to someone over the phone, call the Community Legal Service Helpline on 0845 345 4 345 and go straight for the option to speak to an adviser.
An easy website to navigate and understand is www.direct.gov.uk

Quick Links on this page:

DLA for a Child under 16

DLA for Adults

DLA Circumstances Changes

DLA Claiming for Adults

DLA Claiming for Children

DLA Revisions for Adults

DLA Revisions for Children

Personal Capability Assessment

Understanding IBD

Welfare Benefits Overview

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