You may be worried about the financial impact of a major traumatic injury. You or your loved one may be unable to work, either temporarily or longer term.
Complete our referral form to speak to us about support with benefits and welfare.
Many people who have experienced major trauma find that they are having to access benefits for the first time or in ways they haven’t before. Day One can support you by signposting you to specialist and local support.
Everyone’s circumstances are different and we know that you will need support with benefits and welfare that’s right for you. We’ll signpost you to the services best placed to help and support you how we can. We may signpost you to organisations like Turn2Us and Citizen's Adivce. We can also highlight grants you might be eligible you apply for, particularly from local organisations.
We can help you:
- Work out what benefits you might be entitled to
- Find services that can provide more detailed help
- Find local support services and grants.
Please complete our referral form and a member of the team will contact you about support with benefits and welfare.
Payments like Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Universal Credit, Employment Support Allowance (ESA) or Housing Benefit can provide essential financial relief in the short term.
Use the Turn2Us benefits calculator to find out what benefits you might be entitled to.If your injury leads to ongoing difficulties or disabilities, you may be eligible for longer-term support such as Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment(PIP) or Attendance Allowance.
Use the Turn2Us benefits calculator to find out what benefits you might be entitled to.
Haile-Mikael’s story
When self-employed builder Haile-Mikael's leg was crushed by a digger at work, surgeons at Leeds Major Trauma Centre explained that his injuries were so severe they might need to amputate his leg.
Having moved to the UK from Eritrea, Haile-Mikael had no family by his side. He worried that his injuries would stop him returning to the job he loved. The accident left him without an income and he didn’t know how he would survive.
Day One Caseworker Marianne helped Haile-Mikael navigate the benefits system and organize hospital transport, ensuring he could attend his outpatient appointments.
Haile-Mikael said: “Without Marianne’s help I would not have been able to sort my benefits claim out, I would not be able to pay my rent, I would have had no income at all. I didn’t know where to start because English is not my first language. I am feeling better every day, I am starting to walk and making good progress. I hope to return to work next year.”
