Benefits for carers and children

Learn about the benefits you could claim if you are caring for someone with sight loss, or the parent or guardian of a blind or partially sighted child.

Benefits for carers

Benefits for carers

If you're caring for someone affected by sight loss, there are two key benefits - Carer's Allowance and Carer's Credit - that you may be entitled to claim. If you are claiming Universal Credit, you may also be entitled to the carer element.
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Benefits for children

If you're the parent or guardian of a blind or partially sighted child aged under 16, then you could be entitled to claim the Disability Living Allowance on their behalf. If you live in Scotland, then you could be entitled to claim Child Disability Payment instead of Disability Living Allowance.

Calculate your benefits

The benefits you're entitled to depends on your own personal circumstances. We have an easy-to-use calculator that asks you some questions about your situation and then tells you exactly how much you may be missing out on.

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Resources for parents of blind and partially sighted children

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Our Sight Loss Advice Service

For advice on welfare benefits you might be entitled to and registering your sight loss, call our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 and select option 7 to be put straight through to one of our Sight Loss Advisers.