How the UK checker works
The UK checker gives guidance-only suggestions based on your answers, then points you to nation-appropriate official routes.
UK nation note
This page gives general UK guidance. Rules, application routes, and replacement schemes can differ in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Always check the official source for your nation before applying.
Routing logic
- It first checks for UK-wide support categories that may apply.
- It then flags where support is devolved or replaced in a specific nation.
- For Northern Ireland, it highlights that official pages are often via NI Direct.
- For council-linked support, it prompts users to verify their local authority criteria.