Benefits

RADAR Key

It is available from Disability Rights U.K. for the sum of £4.50 – if you are disabled then you do not need to pay VAT. They only sell to anyone who needs to use...

Blue Badge

Another benefit you can apply for, is a blue badge. Annoyingly you have to apply online and then my local council sent me an application to fill out – so it was double input. You...

Car Tax

If you do apply for PIP and you are awarded the enhanced rate for the mobility section then you are exempt from paying any car tax. You have to apply via a letter but the link will...

PIP

PIP or Personal Independent Payment is the Government's new disability allowance. It has had it's fair share of controversy and criticism – but the current system is what we are stuck with. The PIP...

Electricity

Same as the Water Post, it is important to register as a priority customer with your electricity company. You will need quick access to electricity no matter what dialysis you are on because you’ll either need...

Water Board

Whether you are on CAPD or APD chances are you going to be using a lot more water than you used to and if it is switched off, this will cause issues for the...

Travel & Trains

If you do decide to have a little holiday in the UK. I recommend going by train – it is less stressful as you can relax and not worry about anything – start your...

Travel Generally

Travelling is obviously dependent on your health but being on dialysis should not stop you and I would actively encourage you to go on holiday. It will give you something to look forward too,...

Council Tax

Whether you are on APD or CAPD, you will be using a room in your home for treatment and/or storage of bags etc. Due to you losing a room, you can apply to the...