Below is a list of various benefits and services. The information is provided for reference only and should not be taken as a definitive list of services and benefits, contact information may have changed. We advise you to contact the local government agencies for a complete and up to date list of benefits.

· Blue Badge Scheme - contact your local council office
· Carers Allowance - 0845 7123456
· Children's Tax Credit - 0845 300 3900
· Council Tax Discount - Disabled Persons Relief - 0845 644 4302
· Carers Break - 0161483 6600
· Direct Payments (to help towards caring cost of a disabled person) - Contact your social worker
· Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Caring Section
· Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Mobility Section
· Equipment and Adaptations - Wheelchair Buggies 0161 419 4452
· Free Nappies (from aged 3) - Contact your Health Visitor

· Yellow Dustbin bags for nappies - Contact your local council waste department
· Free School Meals - 0161 474 3878
· House Adaptations Grant - 0161 474 4237
· National Key Scheme for disabled people's toilets (libraries can sometimes supply them for £5) - 0161 477 3700
· Working family Tax Credit - 0845 300 3900

- Carers Direct - 0808 802 02 02 with information <<here>>

- British Gas give a discount if you have medical equipment being powered by their electricity apparently!

Information Resources

Stockport Disability Database -0161 426 5514 - Information about services and how to access them

 

For further information on the above benefits and additional services contact Stockport Council or go to the website http://www.stockport.gov.uk/