1. CLIMB Transitional and Adult Care Conference
Emilie Shore – Information and Engagement Officer
Joel Rackham – Advocacy Development Officer

2. Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
For working age (16-64)
Support with living with a physical or cognitive disability
Broken up in to the daily living activities and mobility components
Entitlement may qualify you to other support

3. How the assessment process works
Call the national number ( )
Fill out a ‘How does your disability affect you?’ form
Attend a face-to-face assessment
Get decision

4. Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
For working age (16-64)
Support for people unable to work due to their condition
Two different types: Contributory (based on NI contributions) and Income-related ESA (means-tested)
Two different groups: Work Related Activity Group (WRAG) and the Support Group

5. ESA assessment process
Call the national number ( ). Application is made through Jobcentre Plus
Fill out forms to outline how your disability affects you
Limited capability for work assessment
Get decision

6. Appeals
There is an official appeals process if you are unhappy with a decision on your PIP or ESA claim.
This involves going through a process called mandatory reconsideration before going to an appeal.

7. Carer’s Allowance
For those who care for someone with a disability 35+ hours a week
Earning less than £110 a week and not in full-time education

8. Care Packages
Anyone can request an assessment of needs by their local social services
Judged on a Fair Access to Care Services criteria (FACS) – these are based on how much not receiving the care would impact independence.

9. Care you may be able to receive
Personal Assistance
Washing and bathing
Preparing food
Dressing and undressing
Domestic assistance
Essential cleaning
Washing clothes
Night time care
Respiratory care
Turning
Personal errands
Food
Bank
Post Office

10. Thanks for listening
If you would like any more information please come to see us in the next break.
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