What benefits am I entitled to as a severely sight impaired (blind) or sight impaired (partially sighted) person?

There are a number of benefits and concessions that you may be entitled to if you are severely sight impaired (blind) or sight impaired (partially sighted), whether you are of working age or older, in work or out of work. You will need to make a claim for each of these benefits. You will not automatically receive them, and will not receive them on the basis of your registration as sight impaired or severely sight impaired alone. Entitlement to some will depend on an assessment of your income and capital (e.g. savings) and that of a partner where applicable.

Some of these benefits are meant to help people with the extra costs of a disability such as sight loss.

Further detailed information on Personal Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Blind Persons Allowance and Pension Credit can be found in the following entries:

Further information on benefits can be found on RNIB's Money and benefits webpages. If you are struggling with bills, debts or repayments please visit RNIB's Debt advice webpages.

If you need help applying for benefits please see Where can I get help with making a claim for benefits?

What benefits am I entitled to as a severely sight impaired (blind) or sight impaired (partially sighted) person?

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