Disabled adults to get cash boost from government

Disabled adults who receive social care will soon be able to keep more of their money.

From April, the minimum income guarantee - the minimum amount of money you must be left with after contributing to your care costs - will go up by 7%.

This means that more than 150,000 will get at least £400 a year back in their pockets.

And those who can claim the disability premium, an additional amount for people with greater disability needs, will keep up to £510 more every year.

Extra funding to help people live independently

The government has also confirmed £723 million in funding for home adaptations through the Disabled Facilities Grant.

This will help disabled and older people make practical changes to their homes, so they can live safely and independently.

Last year, about 60,000 people benefited from this grant.

“These steps are part of our wider plans to build a National Care Service rooted in quality, fairness and dignity for all that use it,” said care minister Stephen Kinnock.

“We are determined to not only reform adult social care but do it in a way that helps some of the most vulnerable people in society with the daily pressures they face.”

What support can I get if I’m disabled?

There are several benefits designed to support people with disabilities or health conditions, including:

• personal independence payment (PIP)
• attendance allowance
• employment and support allowance (ESA)
• universal credit

Click here to find out more about who can claim this type of support and what else you might need to know.