In this guide
- Council tax: the Disabled Band Reduction Scheme, severe mental impairment discounts and carer discounts
- Energy and water: the Warm Home Discount, Priority Services Register, WaterSure and cold weather help
- Phone, broadband and TV: social tariffs, free directory enquiries and TV licence discounts
Check your benefits first
Many discounts depend on getting a means-tested benefit, such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit. Getting PIP, DLA or Attendance Allowance can increase some means-tested benefits, or help you qualify for them, which then unlocks these discounts. Use a free benefits calculator, such as Turn2us or entitledto, to check.
Sources we used
- GOV.UK, Council Tax discounts for disabled people
- GOV.UK, Warm Home Discount Scheme
- Ofcom, Social tariffs
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