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Living with a disability or long-term health condition
If you are living with a disability or long-term health condition such as sight loss, hearing loss, autism, depression, diabetes or arthritis, there are many organisations in Scotland that offer free, impartial information and specialist support. The type of advice provided varies, but often covers housing, adaptations, daily living equipment, care, transport and social activities. If you are a veteran with a health problem or disability, Poppyscotland can provide practical assistance even if it wasn’t caused by your service. They can arrange for an occupational therapist to assess your needs where appropriate, and can consider funding applications for mobility aids, adaptations and repairs. Contact them by telephone on 0131 550 1557, email them at gethelp@poppyscotland.org.uk or visit their website www.poppyscotland.org.uk. Disability Information Scotland has details of hundreds of disability organisations and support groups, both local and national. To search online visit www.disabilityscot.org.uk or contact their helpline on 0300 323 9961. NHS Inform has a directory of information about illnesses and conditions. Search online at www.nhsinform.scot or telephone them on 0800 22 44 88.
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If you have a disability or health condition that has an impact on your day-to-day life, you may be entitled to extra money to help with your additional living costs. Contact the Age Scotland helpline on 0800 12 44 222 for more information, a full benefit check or to request free copies of our benefits advice guides. If you are in receipt of benefits relating to military service, they may have an impact on other benefits you are eligible for, and may mean you receive more money.
