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Who is eligible

You may be able to claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit if:

• Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit delivery centres

Who isn't eligible

You cannot claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit if you were self-employed in work that caused your accident.

How much you may get

The amount of benefit you get depends on:

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (accidents)

All amounts are a guide only:

How it's paid

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit and related benefits are paid into your bank, building society, Post Office or National Savings account that accepts Direct Payment.

If you're registered blind or need someone who cares for you to collect the payment, you can be sent a cheque to be cashed at the Post Office.

Effect on other benefits

If you're disabled by an accident caused by work, you may be able to claim other benefits.

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit is taken into account as income for means-tested benefits, such as Income Support.

Other benefits you may be able to receive

Constant Attendance Allowance

You can claim for accidents where your disability is assessed at 100 per cent and you need daily care and attention.

The Constant Attendance Allowance rate you're paid is based on a doctor's assessment of your needs.

• Constant Attendance Allowance

Exceptionally Severe Disablement Allowance

You can claim £54.80 paid in addition to the Constant Attendance Allowance rates, if you're assessed at Constant Attendance Allowance intermediate or exceptional rate and need permanent, constant care and attention.

Reduced Earnings Allowance

You may be able to get Reduced Earnings Allowance (REA) if your current earnings, or earnings in a job which it is considered you could do, are less than the current earnings in your previous regular occupation. You can only get REA if your accident occurred before 1 October 1990. The maximum weekly rate is £54.72.

• Reduced Earnings Allowance (general money, tax and benefits section)

Retirement Allowance

Retirement Allowance replaces Reduced Earnings Allowance when you reach State Pension age. The maximum weekly rate is £13.68.

How to claim

You can claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit by completing a claim form.

You can get a claim form from your regional Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit delivery centre or download a copy.

• Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit claim form - accidents (PDF document 380 KB) - Department for Work and Pensions website Opens new window
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• Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit delivery centres

Reporting a work accident - if you don't need to make a claim straight away

You can apply for a declaration that you have had an industrial accident, even if you do not want to claim any benefit right away. You can do this on the form available for download above.

It's a good idea to apply for a declaration if you are not disabled immediately after your accident, but you think you may experience some problems in the future as a result.

What to do if your circumstances change

It's important you contact the office that deals with your payments if you or someone you claim for:

It's likely you or the person you're caring for will continue to get Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit - even if you're going abroad permanently.

Reduced Earnings Allowance is not payable if you move abroad permanently.

The office that deals with your payment can give you more information.