Disability & Illness
Support when illness or disability prevents work — the Disability Grant, Grant-in-Aid, medical assessments and the SRD bridge.
Also searched as: disabled, disability, sick, illness, medical, ill health.
Guides on disability & illness
Frequently asked questions
Is a terminal illness handled differently?
The route is the same Disability Grant, but assessments for terminal and severe conditions should be prioritised — say so when booking, and ask your clinic to state prognosis clearly in the file.
Read the full guide: Can't work due to illness or disability: your support path
Can I work part-time on a Disability Grant?
Limited earnings are possible within the means test, but the assessment is about capacity for work — get advice before taking on regular work, as reviews check payroll data (grant reviews).
Read the full guide: Can't work due to illness or disability: your support path
Being written
- The SASSA medical assessment explained (Grants — phase 2)
- Disability Grant (Grants — next few days)
- Temporary vs permanent Disability Grant (Grants — phase 2)
- Care Dependency Grant (Grants — phase 2)
- Grant-in-Aid (Grants — phase 2)