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Special Disability Allowance
Special Disability Allowance is a weekly payment for people who have a spouse or partner who is in residential care, or has been in a public hospital for over 13 weeks. It's paid to the spouse or partner who is not in care to help with the extra costs of having their spouse or partner in care.
How to apply for Special Disability Allowance
You do not need to apply if you’ve told us about your partner going into hospital or a rest home.
Contact the Residential Subsidy Unit on 0800 999 727 to talk about your circumstances.
If you can apply online for more than one service, you only need to fill out the form once.