There are several ways you can get help with funding for obtaining equipment. The most important issue is whether you need it for home or for work.
For work
The government has a scheme called Access to Work which can help you fund the cost of equipment for your job, as well as helping with interpretors for interviews.
For more details, please visit the Jobcentre Plus website.
At home
The best course of action is to ensure that you receive an assessment from social services. You are entitled to an assessment under the Section 7 guidance. For more information, read the rights publications.
Once this assessment has been carried out, they will be able to advise you what equipment you need and of any financial support available.
If you are having problems receiving an assessment, or if you think that social services have wrongly assessed you, we may be able to help. Click here to contact the Campaigns department.
Grants
There are some grants available for help with equipment. The DLF has a factsheet "Sources of funding and obtaining equipment for disabled and older people" which has a section on Funding from charities and grant giving trusts.
For further information about grants for PC equipment, please see AbilityNet's factsheet "Funding for an Adapted Computer System".
