Request a disability related expenditure assessment

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To request a disability related expenditure assessment, you need:

  • your social services reference number. You'll find this number on any letter from our social services team.
  • your contact details, such an email address or phone number
  • what expenses you want to claim for and why. See examples of expenses claims.
  • how much you currently pay  and how often you pay for expenses.

After applying, we will also need from you:

  • bills and bank statements
  • invoices and receipts
  • letters from health care professionals
  • contracts.

The documents must show information over a 3 to 6-month period or longer. This depends on the type of expense you're claiming for. Any receipts for one-off expenses must be dated and bought during the current financial year.

Remember, make sure that you have evidence of what you spend. If you do not have enough evidence, we may not be able to allow any expenses.

Request a DRE assessment

Complete the DRE assessment form

Download and print off an easy read version of the DRE claim form (PDF, 267.4 KB). Send your form to dre@kent.gov.uk and we will be in touch once we have it.

If you have trouble with the form, or are unsure about making a claim, contact a member of the DRE team:

What happens next

Once we receive your request, we will contact you. We will let you know if we approve or decline your request.

See how we assess your application.