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There are a range of benefits that you may be able to claim to help you in your daily life if you are blind or partially sighted:
We also have details of the weekly rates for benefits that people who are blind or partially sighted most commonly claim.
In addition, you may be able to get help with NHS costs, help with your Council Tax bill and free postal service for certain items. There are also grants available from RNIB and other organisations.
If you've read the information online and you want further help, we offer benefits advice.
The weekly rates for benefits you can claim if you are blind or partially sighted.
Benefits available for older people who are blind or partially sighted - including Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance.
The benefits you may be able to claim if you are blind or partially sighted and of working age, including Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and benefits for when you are unable to work. We also take a look at Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which replaces DLA for people aged 16 to 64 from 2013.
As a carer or family member of someone with sight loss, you may be entitled to claim benefits to help you and the person you support.
Contact: helpline@rnib.org.uk
Last updated: 13 March 2013
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