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Home | Resources | Practical advice | Independent living resources | Your money resources | 60 or over

There are many benefits which you may be entitled to as an older visually impaired person.

Over 60

If you need help from other people because of your sight problems, and you are under 65, you may be entitled to Disability Living Allowance (DLA).

If you have a low income you may be entitled to Pension Credit guarantee credit.

If you live in rented accommodation you may be entitled to Housing Benefit.

If you have to pay council tax you may be entitled to Council Tax Benefit.

If you have to care for your partner or spouse, or they care for you, they/you may be entitled to Carers Allowance

You are also entitled to free prescriptions and winter fuel payments. For more information about prescriptions and winter fuel payments visit the Directgov website

If you are registered blind you can claim Blind Person's Tax Allowance.

Over 65

If you need help from other people to look after yourself because of your sight problems, you may be entitled to Attendance Allowance. Please note that you cannot recieve Attendance Allowance if you already have Disability Living Allowance.

If you have a low income but have some savings you may be entitled to Pension Credit savings credit.

The Benefits Adviser on the Directgov website can also help you find out to which benefits and tax credits you may be entitled.

Speak to someone

If you are having any problems our highly experienced regional teams of independent living coordinators and welfare rights officers can advise you on all issues relating to social security benefits and other entitlements, together with advice, tips and hints about filling in forms and disputing decisions. We also have information about local services who may be able to complete forms on your behalf and go with you to appeals.

If you need advice and would like to speak with someone then please contact your local Action team and they will put you in touch with someone who can help. You can also contact us through the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 and ask to be referred to your local Action team.