Welfare Benefits Support Post Brain Injury
At Brain Injury Group, we know that navigating the welfare benefits system can be challenging, especially when you’re dealing with the effects of a brain injury. Welfare benefits play a vital role in providing financial support to those in need, helping individuals and their families cope with day-to-day living costs.
We understand that navigating the welfare benefits system can be overwhelming.
We’re here to make the process of obtaining financial welfare simpler and more manageable. Contact us for guidance and advice on what benefits you’re entitled to, as well as support with welfare forms, appeals, and tribunals.
Personal Independence Payment
Personal Independence Payment is a key benefit that’s designed to support individuals living with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including brain injuries. It provides financial assistance to help cover the additional costs of living with a disability, whether you need help with daily activities or mobility.
PIP is Divided into Two Components:
Daily Living Component : For those needing support with everyday tasks such as cooking, bathing or managing medication.
Standard Rate: £76.70
Enhanced Rate: £114.60
Mobility Component: For individuals requiring assistance with moving around or getting out of the house.
Standard Rate: £30.30
Enhanced Rate: £80
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Disability Living Allowance
Disability Living Allowance is a type of benefit that is available to help cover the extra costs associated with disabilities in children under the age of 16. While DLA for adults has been replaced by PIP, it’s still a crucial source of support for families managing the financial challenges of raising a child with a disability, including those resulting from brain injuries.
DLA, like PIP, has two components to it:
- Care Component: For children who require additional support with personal care due to their condition.
- Mobility Component: For those who need assistance with movement or have difficulty getting around.
We provide expert guidance to help families navigate the DLA application process, ensuring all requirements are met and helping to maximise the likelihood of a successful claim.
Attendance Allowance
Unlike DLA, attendance allowance is a financial benefit designed to support individuals over the age of 65 who need help with personal care due to a disability, e.g. brain injury-induced cerebral palsy. This benefit helps cover the additional costs of care, allowing individuals to maintain their independence and quality of life.
Attendance Allowance does not cover mobility needs but focuses on the following:
- Lower Rate: For individuals who require assistance during the day or night.
- Higher Rate: For those who need help both day and night or have a terminal illness.
Our brain injury support specialists at the Brain Injury Group can assist you with the attendance allowance welfare application by providing advice, form-filling support, and ensuring all necessary evidence is included to maximise your claim’s strengths.
Employment Support Allowance
Employment Support Allowance is a type of government welfare that is tailored for individuals who are unable to work due to illness or disability, including brain injuries. ESA provides financial support while also offering personalised assistance to help individuals prepare for future employment if they are able.
ESA Categories Include:
| Category | 2024/25 Rates (£) | 2025/26 Rates (£) |
| Single (under 25) | 71.70 | |
| Single (25 or over) | 90.50 | |
| Lone Parent (under 18) | 71.70 | |
| Lone Parent (18 or over) | 90.50 |
Our expert advisors at the Brain Injury Group can help you overcome the ESA application process, ensuring you meet the eligibility criteria and submit all necessary documentation.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a much more holistic and comprehensive type of welfare support, as it’s designed to replace multiple individual benefits, in turn, simplifying financial support for those on a low income or unable to work due to illness or disability, including brain injuries. It combines six key benefits into one payment, covering a wide range of needs such as housing, child care, and personal living expenses.
The Benefits Replaced by Universal Credit Include:
- Income Support
- Housing Benefit
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (income-based)
- Employment and Support Allowance (income-based)
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit
We can help guide you through the Universal Credit application process, ensuring you understand your entitlements and helping you complete the necessary steps to access this crucial support.
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Carer’s Allowance
Carer’s Allowance is a benefit provided to individuals who dedicate their time to caring for someone with a disability or long-term condition, such as a traumatic brain injury. It offers financial support to unpaid carers who meet specific eligibility criteria, acknowledging the vital role they play in supporting loved ones.
Key eligibility requirements for Carers Allowance include:
- Spending at least 35 hours per week caring for someone receiving qualifying benefits (e.g., PIP or DLA).
- Earning £139 or less per week (after tax and expenses).
- Being over the age of 16 and not in full-time education.
At Brain Injury Group, we can help carers navigate the application process, ensuring they meet the criteria and submit accurate, complete claims. If necessary, we also assist with reviews or appeals to secure the benefits you deserve.
Contact Us for Support
If you or a loved one are navigating the complexities of welfare benefits, we’re here to help. At the Brain Injury Group, we understand how important it is to access the financial support you’re entitled to, and our expert team is ready to guide you every step of the way.
Whether you need a free benefits review, assistance with form completion, or help appealing a decision, we provide personalised support tailored to your needs.
For more complex cases requiring additional assistance, we work with a panel of experts. If appropriate, we’ll confirm this during your review, ensuring you have access to specialist advice and ongoing support throughout the process.
Email enquiries@braininjurygroup.co.uk or complete our online Welfare Benefits form. Please provide as much information as possible so we can make the most of your initial session.
Email enquiries@braininjurygroup.co.uk or complete our online Welfare Benefits form. Please provide as much information as possible to help us make the most of your initial session.
