This is for people who become disabled and make a claim before the age of 65. It has a care part and a mobility part. The care part is for people who are physically or mentally disabled and who have difficulty with personal care or who need supervision from someone else. For example you might qualify if you have difficulties with washing, dressing or getting in and out of bed. The care part has three rates.

The mobility part is for people who cannot walk, have great difficulty walking or who need someone with them when walking outdoors.

For further information please see Age Concern Factsheet 34 or Contact Information and Advice.