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- Children and young people with additional needs
- Support for parents and carers
- Benefits and allowances
Helps with education-related costs for students aged 16 to 19 who meet certain criteria, including receipt of disability-related benefits.
Find out more about the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund
For people who care for someone at least 35 hours a week and receive certain benefits.
Find out more about Carers Allowance
For people who live in a privately owned or privately rented home and need to make changes to their home because of a disability.
Find out more about Disabled Facilities Grants
Helps with extra living costs for a child aged under 16 who has difficulties walking or needs much more looking after than a child of the same age who does not have a disability.
Find out more about Disability Living Allowance for children
Covers extra study-related costs for students with a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability.
Find out more about Disabled Students’ Allowance
Find out about personal budgets and direct payments
Helps with extra living costs for people aged over 16 who have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability that causes difficulties doing everyday tasks or getting around.
Find out more about Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
You may be entitled to other benefits and financial help. We recommend you get further advice and guidance. You can contact:
Become an appointee for someone claiming benefits
Benefits and financial support if you're disabled or have a health condition
Early Years Disability Access Fund (DAF)
Early Years Special Educational Needs Inclusion Fund (SENIF)