Blind Person's Allowance
Eligibility
England and Wales
You can claim Blind Person鈥檚 Allowance if both of the following apply:
- you鈥檙e registered with your local council as blind or severely sight impaired
- you have a certificate that says you鈥檙e blind or severely sight impaired (or a similar document from your doctor)
Scotland and Northern Ireland
You can claim Blind Person鈥檚 Allowance if both of the following apply:
- you cannot do work for which eyesight is essential
- you have a certificate that says you鈥檙e blind or severely sight impaired (or a similar document from your doctor)