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The service administers entitlement to free school meals for those on low incomes with school age children.We aim to promote the services we provide and encourage those that are entitled to make a claim.The same service is also responsible for administering and advising…

If you have children, you will know that sometimes paying for childcare can be expensive, however there is help available with the cost of registered childcare (childcare providers registered with Ofsted) including tax credits. Funded hours for 2 year olds Your two year old could…

Power of Attorney A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or make decisions on your behalf. This gives you more control over what happens…

For people that have difficulties dealing with direct payment funds as part of their personal budget. The Disability Resource Centre will support setting up a bank account in your name, specificially for your personal budget and will work with youe local council (funder).

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via online, social…

Our free friendly and supportive course offers one to one coaching and group support, helping you to take control of you financial well being. The course could lead into further training and work.

Young people and parents of children who have Education, Health and Care plans (EHCPs) have the right to request a Personal Budget, which may contain elements of education, social care and health funding. A Personal Budget is an agreed amount of money that is identified…

What are Personal Wheelchair Budgets? (PWB) A Personal wheelchair Budget is a scheme offered to provide a wider choice for wheelchair users. During your assessment you will work in partnership with a clinician to identify your needs and the outcomes that you want to achieve…

In March 2017 the DFE announced a further capital grant to support local authorities to invest in provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Local authorities can use this grant to invest in new places and improvements, conversions or extensions to existing facilities.…

The main student finance package includes a: Tuition Fee Loan Maintenance Loan - full-time students only Maintenance Grant or Special Support Grant - full-time students only You may also get extra help if you are: on a low income…