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The UK Government has confirmed that it is providing specialised disability employment support worth over £1.1billion over the next three years to support disabled people into work, including an additional £156million for health and disability support with a focus on additional work coaches.

This is alongside the Work and Health Programme which will continue to provide personal support to disabled people to find jobs that match their employment and health needs, and the Access to Work scheme which will continue to help cover the costs of workplace adaptations, special equipment and travel.

The UK Government is also increasing the National Living Wage from £8.91 per hour to £9.50 per hour from April 2022 for those aged over 23.

The UK Government will also continue supporting people into work with over £6billion of funding for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) over the next three years to help people earn more and gain the right skills.

There will be targeted additional support for groups needing extra help to get into work and progress.

This includes:

Workers who have left the furlough scheme and are making a Universal Credit claim will be prioritised through the Job Finding Support scheme. They will receive online, tailored, one-to-one support, recruitment advice from a skilled adviser, support with CVs and a mock interview.

Older workers - those over 50 - will benefit from additional support, including better information and guidance on later life planning, and help to plan their career and remain in work. For those who have lost their jobs, this funding will ensure that older job seekers on Universal Credit receive more intensive, tailored support.

Financial help if you are disabled

There is a wide range of disability-related financial support, including benefits, Tax Credits, payments, grants and concessions.

Some benefits you might get are:

Universal Credit

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Attendance Allowance

‘New style’ Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Depending on your circumstances, you might also be able to get:

Industrial Injuries Benefit if you’re disabled as a result of work

Constant Attendance Allowance if you need daily care and attention because of a disability

Vehicles and transport

If you are disabled you can apply for the following:

Exemption from paying vehicle tax

Parking benefits - Blue Badge Scheme

Disabled persons bus pass

Disabled Persons Railcard

Help to buy or lease a car from The Motability Scheme

Help if you are employed

You may be able to top up a low salary by claiming Universal Credit.

You also might be able to get an Access to Work grant to pay for:

Special equipment, adaptations or support worker services to help you do things like answer the phone or go to meetings

Help getting to and from work

Mental health support

Communication support at a job interview - for example, a British Sign Language interpreter or a lipspeaker

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