Bringing up a disabled child can be more expensive than bringing up a child without disabilities and there are various sources of funding that can help you.
Children who have severe and complex needs may be able to get a Personal Budget.
Supporting young people directly, or their parent carers, there are many organisations and services that can provide advice on managing money, and help you identify and claim financial support.
Information, help and advice
Personal Budgets and Direct Payments What is a personal budget? You may have heard that the money available from your local council to pay towards the cost of any support you need is now known as a personal budget. If you are eligible for support from the council then a personal…
Blue badge parking What is the Blue Badge for? The blue European parking badge allows people with severe walking difficulties to park close to places they wish to visit. The badge is personal to you and can be used in any vehicle in which you travel either as…
Free early learning for 2-year-olds Is your family living on a low income or claiming income based benefits? Does your 2-year-old have additional needs or has left care? You may be entitled to claim a maximum of 15 hours during term time or 11 hours per week throughout the year.…
Three and four year old funding All 3 & 4-year olds, regardless of the parents’ immigration status, are entitled to up to 15 hours free education each week for 38 weeks from the term after their third birthday. Early years providers must provide a minimum of 33 weeks of nursery education…
