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Disability benefits – before you have made a claim

The Benefit Enquiry Line is a telephone advice and information service you can call if you are sick or disabled or if you are caring for someone and acting on their behalf.

Telephone: 0800 88 22 00

Textphone: 0800 24 33 55

You can also use the RNID Typetalk service.

It is open from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm Monday to Friday and from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm on Saturday.

The Benefit Enquiry Line gives general advice on benefits. Enquiries relating to a specific benefit claim should be directed to the office dealing with your claim.

Disability benefits – once you have made a claim

You can get advice on Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance claims from the Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance Helpline, who should have access to your records.

Telephone: 08457 123 456

Textphone: 08457 22 44 33

You can also use the RNID Typetalk service.

The helpline is open from 7.30 am to 6.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Email: DCPU.Customer-Services@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

Explaining a benefit decision

If you would like someone to explain a decision relating to your claim for Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance, you can also contact the helpline. Staff will help you understand the reasons why the decision was made.

Carer's Allowance

If you are claiming Carer's Allowance, contact the Carer's Allowance Unit.

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Employment and Support Allowance and Incapacity Benefit

If you are thinking about claiming Employment and Support Allowance, contact the contact centre. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.

Contact centre numbers:

Telephone 0800 055 6688

Textphone 0800 023 4888

If you are already receiving Employment and Support Allowance or Incapacity Benefit, you should contact the office dealing with your claim. You can find the address and phone number on letters that were sent to you by the office.

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