This service is no no longer available.
On calling the 0800 8822 00 number, please listen carefully to the following message:
If you have access to the internet, you can find claim forms, guidance and informtion at www.gov.uk
Or by answering some simple questions you can check possible entitlement to a range of benefits by visiting www.gov.uk/benefitsadviser
If you do not have internet access, please choose one of the following 3 options:
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For sickness, disability and carers information, press option 1
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For pension age information, press option 2
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For all other benefit information, press option 3
(Or hold to hear the above information again).
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For disability benefits information for under 16 and over 65, press option 1
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For disability information for 16 - 64, press option 2
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If your enquiry is about Carer's Allowance, press option 3
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For all other sickness benefits, please call 0800 169 0310
(Or hold to hear the above options again).
If you wish to make a claim to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), please call 0800 917 22 22
If you have already made a claim and need furrther information, please call 0345 088 033 22
If you are already in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), please call 0345 712 34 56
Umbrella org:
Department for Work & Pension (DWP)
Area serviced:
Nationwide
Opening times:
8.30 am to 6.30 pm Monday - Friday
Who is it for:
Disabled people and their carers
How to apply:
Telephone to request a claim form, further information, or make a general enquiry