There are different sources of funding that you may be able to access if your child has an additional need or disability.
From Birth
- Family fund grants
- Child benefits
- Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit
- Social fund for carers in receipt of Income Support
- VAT relief on goods for disabled children and young people
- Personal budget
From three months
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA): Care Component - higher, middle or lower. Payments made to parents. Contact for Families have produced a leaflet and video to help you apply for DLA.
- Carers Allowance if receiving DLA Care middle or higher rate.
From two years
- Free Early Education for 2 year olds
- SEN top up funding
- Local Authority Blue Badge Parking Permit Scheme
From three years
- DLA Mobility Component - Higher rate
- Motability Scheme if receiving DLA Mobility higher rate
- Free Early Education for 3 and 4 year olds
- Disabled Facilities Grant - apply via Disabled Children's Team
- Disability Access Fund - for childcare providers
From five years
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA): Mobility Component - lower, payments made to parents
- Council Tax relief
From 16 years
- Income Support
- Incapacity Benefit
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA): payments made direct to young person
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
From 18 years
You can use the entitled to calculator to find out what you may be entitled to or see other benefits which are available.