Benefits for people who are registered blind or partially sighted

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Contrary to popular belief there is no such thing as a blind pension. However, depending on their financial and other circumstances (such as health and other disabilities), blind and partially sighted people may be entitled to Income Support. There are also a range of benefits and premiums specifically for disabled people and their carers, as shown in the list below. Some of these benefits are not means-tested but entitlement to others are dependent on the individual’s financial situation.

• Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance
• Carer's Allowance
• Blind Person's Income Tax Allowance
• Working Tax Credit -This new tax credit has replaced the Disabled Person's Tax Credit and it takes into account whether someone claiming this credit has any disability.
• Housing Benefit and Council Tax reduction - Blind registration or other disabilities are taken into account when calculating whether a person is entitled to Housing Benefit. Depending on income and other personal circumstances, registered blind and partially sighted people may be eligible for Council Tax benefit or discounts.
• Free telephone directory enquiry service
• TV licence blind concession
• Postal concession
• Disabled person's car badge
• Concessionary travel cards

For more information on the benefits listed above, please refer to the menu of related content on the right.

Residents in Renfrewshire who need advice or more information on any of the benefits mentioned above or other specialist services can contact the council's Visual Impairment Team.

Please email: vi.services.sw@renfrewshire.gov.uk

or telephone during duty hours: 0141 847 4977

Alternatively you can fax us on: 0141 847 4966

or visit us during duty hours, or write to us at:

Mile End Centre
30 Seedhill Road
Paisley PA1 1SA

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