Being in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) (called Attendance Allowance if you're over 65) gives you many benefits apart from extra income. The ones I have come across are listed here.
Blue Badge Parking Scheme
Contact your local Council. (Will need a passport size photo)
Disabled Travel Card
Allows for free travel on buses, tube and trains. Available only if you live in a London Council Area. (Will need a passport size photo)
Contact your local Council.
Cinema Card
Allows your carer to come into the cinema with you free of charge. Can be used in over 90% of cinemas. (Will need a passport size photo)
Contact: www.ceacard.co.uk
Taxicard
Gives you discounted travel in some of Londons Black Cabs. Again, you need to live in a London Council area. (Will need a passport size photo)
Contact: www.taxicard.org.uk
Motability
Helps you to buy and run anything from a powered wheelchair to a car.
Contact: www.motability.co.uk
Free car tax
Free car tax if the vehicle is only used by you or somone else on your behalf.
Contact: www.direct.gov.uk/en/motoring/owningavehicle/taxationclasses/DG_4022044
Warmfront
A government grant available to make your home warmer and more energy efficient.
Contact: http://www.warmfront.co.uk/
Hope this may be of help to some of you.
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