FAQs

Disability in Cambridgeshire can inform you of the qualifying criteria, send you an information leaflet and provide details of how to apply. All Orange Badges are now automatically replaced at the next renewal with a Blue Badge - don't worry, you have the same parking rights as before and the new Blue Badge has benefits for people driving abroad.

Disability in Cambridgeshire can provide details of transport service e.g. Dial-a-Ride, local transport schemes and taxi firms who use wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Disability in Cambridgeshire can help by running through the type of services that Adult Care Services and the Health Authority provide, explaining the criteria for provision. We can also provide full details of services and assistance that can be offered by the local voluntary sector. We'll also run through a brief benefits check and provide you with some useful guide sheets as a starting point for any benefits that your mother might be entitled to.

Disability in Cambridgeshire can explain the processes and agencies that can help with adaptations and equipment, checking your eligibility for these services. We can also provide you with details of short-term alternatives for the interim. This may qualify you for a reduction in your Council Tax.

Disability in Cambridgeshire will offer a basic benefits check to establish which benefits both you and your wife may be entitled to, and provide you with further information about the benefits and procedures for claiming. We can describe what equipment and services are available to assist both you and your wife and can also tell you about local support groups and organisations, which could also help.

Yes, as it is not a 'means tested' benefit.

Unfortunately you must be under 65 in order to qualify for DLA but you might be eligible for Attendance Allowance (AA). Disability in Cambridgeshire will explain the qualifying criteria, send you an information leaflet and provide information to assist you in completing your application.

Disability in Cambridgeshire has various information fact sheets offering help/guidance for completing benefits forms. We can tell you about organisations in your area who can help you fill out the forms.

Disability in Cambridgeshire has details of various types of taxis, throughout cambridgeshire.

Disability in Cambridgeshire will provide relevant advice, send you one of our free information sheets with useful tips and suggestions and direct you to organisations and companies who sell disability products.