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Having a diagnosis of JIA does not automatically mean that you are entitled to benefits. Entitlement to most benefits is based on the impact a condition has on you. We know that children, young people and adults with JIA can experience a range of difficult and challenging impacts because of their JIA. This can include pain, stiffness and reduced mobility. This can impact your physical health and how you are able to live your life. JIA can also impact your mental health.
Each person with JIA can be impacted in different ways, and to different extents.
Read key facts and figures about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, and how it affects people.
Find out about what benefits you may be entitled to from our friends at contact (previously called Contact A Family). They are experts in this complex topic.
Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination. You can find out more about the Blue Badge scheme, see if you may be entitled to one, and apply online at www.gov.uk. We recommend that you only use gov.uk sites to access government information or apply for support to avoid being charged extra fees.
Many children and young people at school (including from pre-school through to university and beyond) may need additional support and 'reasonable adjustments'. These enable them to access education alongside their peers. We have resources for parents in our ParentZone, and for education professionals in our schools area.
