Benefits

If you’re deaf or have hearing loss, you may be able to claim disability benefits and grants. You may also be able to get other financial support, depending on your situation.

Watch this page in BSL

Winter Fuel Payments

You now need to be receiving Pension Credit to be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments. Click here to find guidance in BSL and apply for Pension Credit before 21 December.

Apply for Pension Credit

Money is a concern for many of us at the moment, so it’s important to know what financial support you might be entitled to.

In this section, you can find information on:

benefits and grants that you might be able to get if you are deaf or have hearing loss
where to go for benefits advice or support with making a claim.

To find out which benefits you’re entitled to, use the online Turn2us benefits calculator.

To get benefits advice or support in British Sign Language (BSL), contact the deafPLUS Advice Line

They also have an online service to help you find local benefits advisors

Benefits and grants for people of working age

Personal Independence Payment

Personal Independence Payment (PIP), or Adult Independence Payment (ADP) in Scotland, can help cover the extra costs caused by disability or long-term ill health.

Access to Work

You may be able to get an Access to Work grant to cover the cost of any assistive devices or communication support you need to do your job.

Universal Credit

Universal Credit is to help people of working age with living costs. You may be able to get it if you’re on a low income, out of work or you cannot work.

Other benefits

Attendance Allowance

If you have reached State Pension age and need help with care, you may be able to claim Attendance Allowance to help cover the cost of any support you need.

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit

If you have hearing loss because you were exposed to noise at work, or because you had an accident at work, you could be eligible for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.

Disabled Students’ Allowance

If you are a student aged 18 or over, you may be able to get Disabled Students’ Allowance to cover the cost of any assistive devices or communication support that you need for your studies.

Discounted travel

If you are registered as deaf or use hearing aids, you qualify for a third-off rail travel in Great Britain. You may also qualify for discounted bus travel.

Compensation for hearing loss caused by service in the UK armed forces

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

If you have hearing loss caused by service in the armed forces, you could be eligible for compensation. This could be a lump sum payment or a monthly payment.

War Pension Scheme

If you have hearing loss caused by military service or wartime experiences before 6 April 2005, you may be eligible for compensation through the War Pensions Scheme.