Financial Support and Benefits
Living with pulmonary fibrosis can have a significant impact on your finances as well as your health. A range of benefits, allowances and practical support may be available to help with everyday living, work, caring responsibilities and mobility. This page provides an overview of the support you may be entitled to and where to find more information about making a claim.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if you have both:
You will be assessed by a health professional and the amount received depends on how PF affects you. More information can be found at www.gov.uk/pip
To claim call 0800 917 2222 or write a letter to the following address to request a form:
Personal Independence Payment New Claims
Post Handling Site B
Wolverhampton
WV99 1AH
Carer's Allowance
You could claim carer's allowance if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.
You do not have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for.
If someone else also cares for the same person as you, only one of you can claim Carer’s Allowance.
Find out more about carer's allowance at www.gov.uk/carers-allowance
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you.
To claim fill out the form available at www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance.
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
A weekly payment if you’re too ill to work. It’s paid by your employer for up to 28 weeks.
Find out more about SSP at www.gov.uk/statutory-sick-pay
Blue badge
Allows you to park closer to your destination.
For a list of requirements access www.gov.uk/transport/blue-badges
Apply online at www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge
Self-employed
You cannot claim SPP but can apply for PIP and Universal Credit.
Apply for Universal Credit online at www.gov.uk/apply-universal-credit
Benefits Calculator
Access an online benefits calculator to receive information about which benefits you are entitled to and how to claim at www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators.
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