Financial Support

Here you will find information about benefits and financial support.

Welfare Rights

This service is free, confidential and impartial.

Disability Living Allowance

Parent carers can claim for Disability Living Allowance for children who may need extra support.

Financial Support for 16 years olds

Here you will find information on financial support for 16 year olds.

Help if you're a student with a learning difficulty, health problem or disability

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is support to cover the study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability.

Personal Budgets through Education Health and Care Plan

Here you will find information about Personal Budgets and what they can be used for.

Charity Grants and Holiday Funds

Charity Grants and Holidays for SEND Families
Take a look at the attachment which includes information on charity grants that are available for SEND families.

Financial Support Services

Here you will find information about support services to help you manage your finances.

Personal Health Budget (PHB)

A personal health budget is an amount of money provided to support health and wellbeing needs, which is planned and agreed between you (or someone who represents you), and your local NHS team.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

PIP is to help towards some of the extra costs arising from a health condition or disability.

Universal Credit and Children with Disabilities

Here you will find information regarding Universal Credit

Carers Together

Carers Together can offer welfare advice service.

Benefits & tax credits - Guidance from CONTACT

You may be entitled to certain benefits and tax credits that may help with the extra costs you face