Financial Support - how to find information about benefits and financial help

This service is free, confidential and impartial.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Here you will find information regarding Universal Credit

Carers Together can offer welfare advice service.

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