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Tax-free benefit for children under 16 who need extra looking after or have walking difficulties.

Who's eligible

For a new claim, the child must be under 16 and living in England or Wales, unless an abroad exception applies. They must need extra looking after or have walking difficulties, generally for at least 3 months with those difficulties expected to last at least 6 more months. In Scotland, apply for Child Disability Payment instead.

Value

April 2026 — Care: GBP30.30 lowest / GBP76.70 middle / GBP114.60 highest per week. Mobility: GBP30.30 lower / GBP80.00 higher per week.

Note: Benefit rules can change. Check GOV.UK for current conditions before making a claim. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances.

Checked against official page: 2026-09-30

Help with extra living costs when a long-term condition or disability makes everyday tasks or getting around difficult. It can be paid while working or with savings.

Who's eligible

Age 16 or over, usually below State Pension age for a new claim, with relevant difficulties expected to last at least 12 months from when they began. Residence and immigration rules also apply. Scotland uses Adult Disability Payment instead; Northern Ireland has a separate claim route. Check GOV.UK for exceptions, including end-of-life rules.

Value

Weekly rates checked 30 September 2026 — Daily living: £76.70 lower / £114.60 higher. Mobility: £30.30 lower / £80.00 higher. The award depends on the assessed daily-living and mobility difficulties.

Note: Benefit rules can change. Check GOV.UK for current conditions before making a claim. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances.

Checked against official page: 2026-09-30

Weekly benefit for those caring at least 35 hours/week for someone on qualifying disability benefits.

Who's eligible

Carer aged 16 or over, providing at least 35 hours of care weekly to someone receiving a qualifying benefit, such as DLA middle/highest care or PIP daily living. Earnings must be £204 or less weekly after permitted deductions. Full-time education, study hours, residence, immigration and other-carer rules also apply; check the full criteria on GOV.UK.

Value

£86.45 per week, checked 30 September 2026. Scotland uses Carer Support Payment instead.

Note: Benefit rules can change. Check GOV.UK for current conditions before making a claim. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances.

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National Insurance credits that help carers fill gaps in their record for the State Pension.

Who's eligible

Aged 16 or over, below State Pension age and caring for one or more people for at least 20 hours weekly. The person receiving care usually needs a qualifying disability benefit. If they do not receive one, you may still qualify using a Care Certificate signed by a health or social care professional. Check the full rules on GOV.UK.

Value

NI credits only — no cash payment.

Note: Benefit rules can change. Check GOV.UK for current conditions before making a claim. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances.

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Universal Credit can include an extra amount for a disabled child. The amount depends on the child's qualifying disability benefit or sight impairment. Report relevant changes through Universal Credit; extra amounts are not always added automatically.

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The Universal Credit two-child limit was removed for assessment periods starting on or after 6 April 2026. Other Universal Credit rules still apply.

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Universal Credit may include extra support where a health condition limits work and work-related activity. Current rates and protections depend on the assessment and when the health condition was reported; use the current government guide.

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A benefit for an eligible person responsible for a child. Only one person can claim for the same child.

Who's eligible

You normally qualify if you are responsible for a child under 16 and live in the UK. It can usually continue for a child under 20 in approved education or training. Residence and immigration conditions apply; different rules cover fostering, hospital stays and care. Check the full GOV.UK guidance.

Value

Weekly rates checked 30 September 2026: £27.05 for the eldest or only child; £17.90 for each additional child. Higher-income households may face the High Income Child Benefit Charge.

Note: Benefit rules can change. Check GOV.UK for current conditions before making a claim. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances.

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Sure Start Maternity Grant is a one-off £500 payment for eligible families. Usually this involves certain benefits and a first child or qualifying multiple birth. The claim window runs from 11 weeks before the due date to six months after birth; Scotland has a different scheme.

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Christmas Bonus is a £10 payment for people receiving qualifying benefits in the qualifying week. It is normally paid automatically; it is not a grant application.

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Children and young people may receive a continuing-care package where needs arising from disability, accident or illness cannot be met by existing universal or specialist services alone. The NHS guide distinguishes this from adult continuing healthcare. Discuss the appropriate assessment route with the child’s healthcare team.

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Personal health budgets use NHS funding for an agreed care and support plan. Children eligible for continuing care have a right to a personal health budget. Ask your integrated care board about the local process.

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In England, the Crisis and Resilience Fund runs from April 2026 to March 2029. Councils arrange support for low-income households facing financial shocks. Ask your council about its local scheme.

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Existing local welfare assistance can operate alongside the Crisis and Resilience Fund. Ask your council what local emergency support is available; local rules and provision vary.

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The Disabled Band Reduction Scheme can reduce Council Tax where a home has qualifying extra space or facilities needed by a disabled resident. Apply through your council; disability alone does not establish entitlement.

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A Council Tax discount or exemption may apply where a resident meets the legal severe mental impairment criteria. Medical certification and eligibility for qualifying benefits are required. The reduction depends on who else lives in the home. Ask your council to assess the household; a diagnosis alone does not establish entitlement.

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Council Tax Reduction is administered by local councils. Eligibility and the reduction depend on the local scheme, income and household circumstances. Use the postcode finder to reach your council.

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In England, free school meal eligibility extends to all Universal Credit households from the 2026–27 academic year. Other qualifying routes also exist. Check and apply through your school or local authority.

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Children in reception, year 1 and year 2 at government-funded schools in England can receive free school meals. Tell the school or council about qualifying benefits as well, as this can affect school funding.

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Pupil premium is funding for schools in England to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. It is not a cash grant paid to parents. Ask the school about its published pupil premium strategy.

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Pupil premium plus supports the education of eligible looked-after and previously looked-after children through schools and virtual school heads. It is not a cash payment to parents. Speak to the school’s designated teacher about your child’s needs and how support is planned.

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Free school transport can be available for a child of compulsory school age attending their nearest suitable school who cannot walk there because of SEND or a mobility problem. Other distance and safety routes apply. Ask the council for an assessment; post-16 arrangements differ.

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Holiday Activities and Food provides meals and activities through local councils. From September 2026 its core eligibility remains linked to targeted free school meals, not the wider Universal Credit school-meal expansion. Councils have some discretion to offer other places.

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Schools participating in England’s free breakfast club programme offer at least 30 minutes before the school day for pupils from reception to year 6. The rollout is phased. Ask your school whether it participates, how to register and what support your child needs to attend.

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In England, ask your council whether local help with school uniform costs is available. If you cannot afford uniform or PE kit, also contact the headteacher. Check the school website for second-hand uniform arrangements; a council grant is not available everywhere.

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The Disability Access Fund pays early-years providers to support eligible children receiving DLA and taking up a funded childcare entitlement. It is not paid to parents. Ask your nursery or childminder to check eligibility with the council. Children attending a primary school reception class are excluded.

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Tax-Free Childcare adds government money to an eligible family's childcare account for use with approved providers. Higher limits can apply for disabled children. Check the work, income and benefit-interaction rules before applying.

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Eligible working families in England may get 30 hours of childcare a week for 38 weeks, for children aged nine months to four years. Income, work and immigration conditions apply, with some exceptions where a partner is a carer or cannot work.

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Post-16 Pupil Premium Plus supports education for looked-after young people and care leavers through local authorities. Plymouth’s 2026–27 policy explains that its funding is pooled for staffing, programmes and resources. Ask your council’s Virtual School how support works locally; this is not a cash grant paid directly to parents.

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Cerebra supports families of children with brain conditions through sleep advice, a toy and book library, parent guides and information about legal rights. Explore its services to find the appropriate support route.

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Caudwell Children lists equipment, family support, activities and assessment or therapy services for disabled and neurodivergent children. Each service has its own application requirements; contact the Family Support team to find the right route.

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The charity provides specialist nurses and family support for children with complex, lifelong conditions. Its family-support services include financial and emotional support; check the relevant service rather than assuming a general cash grant is available.

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Boparan's application form covers requests for children aged 18 or under living in the UK and disadvantaged through poverty, disability or terminal illness. It asks for professional support and household financial information. Check the terms before submitting a request.

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Family support for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Families can refer themselves, or a professional can refer. Check the service area and referral criteria.

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Kids provides local services for disabled children, young people and families, including play, learning, advice and mediation. Use its postcode service finder to check what is available in your area.

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Support for families of children with complex medical needs, including family connections and help finding benefits and grants. Explore the individual services and their criteria.

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Mencap offers learning-disability advice for individuals, families and carers. At this review its telephone helpline was closed until further notice; the provider directs enquiries to its online form. This is not a crisis service or a cash grant.

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Sense offers activities, advice and other support for disabled children and young people. Its enquiry form checks the child's needs and the service requested. Contact Sense to discuss suitability and local availability.

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Information and support for families with disabled children, covering education, benefits, finances and care. Contact also offers workshops and Listening Ear appointments.

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Scope provides disability information, practical advice and an online community. Use its advice and support section to find the relevant service; this listing is not an offer of a cash grant.

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Practical and emotional support for families affected by childhood acquired brain injury. Use the family-support page to find resources and the referral route.

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Independence at Home may help with equipment or adaptations for people with disability or long-term illness in financial need. A health, social-care or other supporting professional must apply on the person's behalf.

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Caudwell Children's treatment and therapy service describes support for approved treatments and individual fundraising. This is not a promise of full treatment funding. Discuss the proposed treatment, evidence and eligibility with its team.

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The Daisy Garland has an enquiry route for epilepsy monitor grants for UK families. The charity assesses the child's epilepsy and seizure circumstances before deciding eligibility. Discuss clinical equipment needs with your child's care team.

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Rainbow Trust provides practical and emotional family support where a child has a life-threatening or terminal illness. Check service coverage and referral arrangements; this is not a general cash-grant programme.

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Cheyne Charity considers equipment, therapy and electronic-aid support for children and young adults affected by cerebral palsy. Check its application information and current criteria before requesting help.

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Cyclists Fighting Cancer provides bikes, adapted trikes and related support for children and young people living with cancer. Use its application page to check suitability and current requirements.

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Bibic provides assessments and tailored developmental-support programmes for children and adults with SEND. Ask about suitability, costs and available funding before booking; this listing does not establish free treatment or clinical effectiveness.

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Brainwave designs therapy programmes for families to use with their children at home or school. Ask its team about suitability, assessment, costs and funding; this is not a general cash-grant application.

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The Sequal Trust fundraises for communication aids for disabled people with speech, movement or severe learning difficulties. Contact the charity about its assessment and funding process; this listing does not confirm an application window or guarantee equipment.

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Lifelites provides assistive and sensory technology, training and maintenance to children’s palliative care services across Britain and Ireland. Families can explore its care partners; the service described is equipment support through organisations.

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Living Made Easy provides an equipment directory and practical independent-living information, including AskSARA. It is an advice and product-information resource, not a general grant fund.

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Motability Foundation can assess means-tested help with essential Advance Payments and adaptations for Motability Scheme vehicles. Contact the Foundation before ordering a vehicle; an order already placed is excluded from this grant route.

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Ask a GP, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or hospital team for a referral to the local NHS wheelchair service. An assessment determines whether a wheelchair is needed and which type. Some areas allow self-referral; ask the service or integrated care board about local arrangements and personal wheelchair budgets.

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CHIPS describes funding powered wheelchairs for children where suitable equipment is not provided by the NHS and the family cannot afford it. Use the charity's preliminary application route to ask about current criteria and capacity.

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Strongbones lists specialist-equipment support, respite breaks and family resources for children with bone and neuromuscular conditions. Check the separate equipment or respite application page for current criteria.

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Elifar supports equipment and facilities for children and young adults with severe learning and physical disabilities. Its website provides a grant application route; check the current requirements before applying.

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Crackerjacks directs families to its Grant Application page to download an application form. Check the current form and requirements before applying; the homepage does not establish eligibility or a grant amount.

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Children Today provides specialist equipment and support for disabled children and young people. Contact the charity to check the current application criteria and equipment-funding process.

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The Child Foundation describes support for children and families facing difficult circumstances, including equipment, donations and respite activities. Its main geographical focus is the East Midlands. Read its grant-giving policy and contact the charity about current capacity; the website does not establish a current application window or guaranteed award.

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National Databank provides free mobile data through local community hubs. Individuals do not apply directly to Good Things Foundation. Its page sets adult, low-income and internet-access conditions; use the local support finder.

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Good Things Foundation lists the National Device Bank among its community digital-inclusion services. Ask a local digital-inclusion organisation about device availability; the homepage does not establish an individual entitlement or immediate supply.

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Vodafone Essentials is a paid broadband social tariff for customers receiving specified benefits. Coverage and eligibility checks apply. Check the current price and contract terms with Vodafone before switching.

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BT Home Essentials provides lower-cost broadband for eligible households. Its current page gives telephone routes for existing BT and EE customers to check eligibility and switch. Read the current plan terms and prices before deciding; this is a paid service, not a grant.

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Virgin Media offers Essential Broadband social tariffs for people receiving qualifying benefits, subject to network coverage and eligibility checks. Start through its “Message us” route. Eligibility is checked again every 12 months; check current prices and what happens if you no longer qualify.

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Sky’s social-tariff help page includes Broadband Basics. Open that section for current terms; this summary does not confirm eligibility or price.

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AbilityNet provides free technology support for older and disabled people and publishes accessibility guides. This is practical support, not a cash grant or a promise of a free device.

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Get Online @ Home sells refurbished computers and laptops. These are paid products, not free devices or cash grants. Check current stock, specifications, delivery, warranty and the full price before buying.

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Technology and sensory resources for children with a vision impairment. Availability depends on stock and the programme criteria; the team can advise on suitable support.

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Warm Home Discount is a £150 electricity-bill reduction for eligible households, not a cash payment. At this review GOV.UK says the scheme reopens in October 2026. Rules and application routes differ by nation; check the winter 2026–27 guidance.

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Cold Weather Payments are normally automatic for eligible benefit recipients when the temperature trigger is met. The published 2026–27 period is 1 November to 31 March. Scotland uses Winter Heating Payment instead.

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Winter Fuel Payment is age-related heating support, with eligibility and income-recovery rules. It is not a general payment for every disabled child or carer. Check the current government rules; Scotland has a separate scheme.

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The Priority Services Register provides free extra utility support for households with communication, access or safety needs. Register through the network or supplier. Registration is not a bill-payment grant or a guarantee of uninterrupted power.

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WaterSure can cap water bills for qualifying households with high essential water use. Metering, benefit and household or medical conditions apply. Ask your water company for its form and evidence requirements.

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Water-company social tariffs can reduce bills for households on low incomes. Eligibility and the amount of support vary by company. Use CCW’s help-with-bills directory to find your supplier’s scheme, then apply directly to the water company.

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British Gas Energy Trust describes help with domestic energy debt and access to money and energy advice. Its programmes can cover customers of different suppliers; check the current fund's eligibility before applying.

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Scope's Disability Energy Support offers free energy and water advice for disabled people and their households in England, Scotland and Wales. It helps with bills, debt and support schemes; it is an advice service rather than a guaranteed grant.

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Healthy Start helps eligible pregnant people and families with children under four buy specified food and milk. Check the NHS scheme's eligibility and application information. Scotland uses Best Start Foods instead.

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Healthy Start cardholders can also collect scheme vitamins. Follow the NHS information to find the appropriate collection route; this is part of Healthy Start, not a separate cash award.

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Trussell's food-bank finder helps locate emergency food support and explains vouchers and visits. Contact the local service about its referral arrangements and dietary needs.

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The former FareShare link now leads to Felix, which describes distributing surplus food through charities and community organisations. Check local food services; this is not a direct family cash-grant application.

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The NHS Low Income Scheme assesses help with health costs using income, savings and household needs. Some people already qualify through benefits. Check NHSBSA's application guidance, including when a paper application is needed.

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Family Holiday Charity supports family holidays and provides information for families and professional referrers. Use its holiday and referral pages to check current availability and the application route.

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Together for Short Lives provides family support and a local-service finder for children with serious or life-limiting illness. Ask about appropriate local hospice and practical support; this listing does not guarantee a funded break.

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Standard referrals go through Community Referral Partners during notified rounds. An urgent route is available for health, social care or education professionals where the prognosis is under 12 months. Parents should read the referral guidance.

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Rays of Sunshine currently accepts wish referrals from medical professionals. Parents should speak to the child's professional and check the charity's detailed age, residence and medical criteria. A diagnosis alone does not guarantee a wish.

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Starlight focuses on play in children's healthcare and resources for health professionals. This listing is not an offer of a family holiday grant.

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Sandcastle Trust supports families affected by rare genetic conditions through respite, counselling and peer support. Check each service's criteria and availability before requesting support.

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Short breaks are services for disabled children and their carers. Ask your council’s children’s services about its short-breaks statement, assessment process and local options. This is a route to assessed support, not a guaranteed cash grant or a nationally fixed number of respite hours.

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Over The Wall offers free camps and experiences for children with health challenges, siblings and families. Many listed 2026 camps are closed to applications. Check the specific camp page; a future camp date is not an application deadline.

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Dreams Come True supports children with disability or serious illness in areas of high social deprivation. Its website points professionals to a referrer network for application updates. Do not assume a referral round is open from the homepage alone.

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Calvert Lakes offers limited bursary support towards activity stays, assessed case by case. Its published maximum is 25% of the booking cost, with criteria varying by funder and off-peak stays usually prioritised. Contact the bookings team before committing; funding is not guaranteed and this information does not cover other Calvert centres.

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Round Table Children’s Wish arranges individual wishes for children and young people with life-threatening illnesses in Britain and Ireland. Read its referral guidance and discuss the child’s circumstances with the charity. A referral does not guarantee a wish; this is not a general holiday or cash-grant scheme.

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Max Card offers free or discounted admission at participating venues for foster families and families of children with additional needs. Check each venue’s offer before visiting.

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CEA Card lets an eligible cardholder bring a companion without an additional ticket charge when buying the applicable full-price ticket at a participating cinema. Check eligibility, card costs and the cinema's terms. It is not a free cinema ticket for the cardholder.

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Access Card communicates assessed access requirements to participating venues. It is a paid card, not a grant; check the current fee and the venue's arrangements before buying or booking.

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Disabled Persons Railcard offers qualifying rail discounts for the holder and an adult companion. Children aged 5–15 use the normal child fare, while an accompanying adult can receive the discount. Check the current expanded eligibility rules and evidence requirements.

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National Trust’s Essential Companion pass lets you bring one or two carers or companions without an entry charge for them. Companions can still enter free without the pass. Non-members must pay for their own entry. Contact National Trust to request the pass and check access information for your chosen place.

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English Heritage provides free site entry for companions assisting a disabled visitor or member. It does not require proof of disability or a registered carer, and you can bring a different companion on each visit. Check the individual property’s access arrangements before travelling.

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Merlin Annual Passholders who need assistance can apply online for a complimentary Carer Pass after purchasing their own pass. Supporting disability evidence is required. The carer must visit with the disabled passholder, and the party must include a responsible adult. Check the current evidence and visit requirements before buying.

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Merlin's accessibility website explains attraction access, companion arrangements and Ride Access Pass information. Check the specific attraction's current process before booking; this listing is not a free admission offer.

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Paultons Park requires eligible visitors to pre-book Queue Assist using an Access ID with an accepted symbol. Park-only access registration is free, and daily places are limited. Approval does not provide immediate or unrestricted ride access. Check the park’s current instructions before booking your visit.

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Merlin's Magic Wand runs programmes for children facing illness, disability or adversity. Its homepage directs organisations to the Magical Days Out application route. Check programme rules rather than assuming families can apply directly.

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Use GOV.UK to check eligibility and apply for or renew a Blue Badge through your council. Evidence and a fee may be required. This is a parking-access scheme, not a grant.

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Motability's published guidance explains tax changes affecting new leases from July 2026. Check current vehicle prices, qualifying allowance requirements and any Advance Payment before ordering; it is a leasing scheme, not a free car grant.

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Vehicle tax exemption may apply for qualifying disabled users. You still need to tax the vehicle, and the disability exemption can only cover one vehicle at a time. Follow GOV.UK's eligibility and claim route.

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Eligible disabled residents in England can ask their council about a disabled person's bus pass. The government postcode finder directs you to the local application route; other UK nations have different schemes.

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Freedom Pass provides eligible London residents with public-transport concessions. Check the disabled-person eligibility route, validity and travel times with the provider.

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TfL lists separate travel concessions for children aged 5–10, an 11–15 Zip Oyster photocard and a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard. Choose the age-appropriate scheme on its official page to check eligibility, fares and how to apply. These are travel concessions rather than cash grants.

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London Taxicard subsidises eligible taxi and private-hire journeys for people who have difficulty accessing other transport. It is not unlimited free travel; check eligibility, journey charges and local limits.

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The Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme may refund reasonable travel costs for referred specialist NHS treatment or tests where benefit or low-income conditions are met. Eligible parents can claim for a child’s qualifying appointment. Keep receipts and ask the treating service how to claim within three months; agree taxi travel in advance. Routine GP visits and visiting someone in hospital are excluded.

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React provides practical assistance for children with life-limiting illness in financially disadvantaged UK households. Check its application guidance for the support requested; no response time or award is guaranteed here.

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Disabled Facilities Grants are council grants for qualifying changes to a disabled person's home. Ask your council about the assessment and application process before arranging work.

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In England, Crisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payments replace Discretionary Housing Payments from April 2026 with transitional arrangements. Ask your council about help with housing costs and its application route.

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Housing Benefit bedroom rules can allow an additional room where disability prevents sharing or a qualifying non-resident overnight carer stays. Ask the council to assess the circumstances; this is not an automatic exemption for every disabled household.

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Councils in England can offer discretionary help with home adaptations in addition to Disabled Facilities Grant support. Ask your housing adaptations team about its published local policy and whether extra help is available for your proposed work. Additional funding is not automatic or a separate nationwide children’s grant.

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Habinteg tenants can ask their Neighbourhood Co-ordinator or Habinteg Direct about aids and adaptations. The service can explain possible grant funding and occupational therapist referrals; Habinteg may help with costs in some circumstances. This is not a general grant open to every household.

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Foundations directs members of the public to Find My HIA for home-improvement agencies and Adapt My Home for disability adaptations. These are advice and local-contact routes, not a direct grant award.

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Adult carers can ask their council for a free carer’s assessment to discuss how caring affects their life and what support could help. Any services and charges depend on the assessment and financial rules.

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Parents caring for a disabled child can contact their council’s children with disabilities team to discuss assessment and support. Ask which local assessment route applies.

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Employees can take up to one working week of unpaid carer's leave in a 12-month period for a dependant with a qualifying long-term care need. Notice rules apply. This is a workplace right, not a benefit payment.

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Acas explains flexible-working requests, employer procedures and template letters. Use the current statutory-request guidance; requesting a change does not guarantee the working pattern will be agreed.

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Carers Trust signposts grant information and local carer services. Check the relevant local service and fund; its homepage does not confirm that a particular Carers Fund round is open.

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Carers UK provides information and guidance on benefits, assessments, workplace rights and local support. Use its current helpline or email route. It does not administer or update DWP benefit claims.

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Use Carers Trust’s postcode finder to locate local carer support and replacement-care services. Its partner network does not cover every area; the page also points to other local support. Ask the local service what it offers and whether any grant or break scheme is currently available.

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Mobilise offers a support app and community for unpaid adult carers. This is advice and peer support rather than a direct cash-grant programme.

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Carefree arranges breaks for full-time unpaid carers using available hotel accommodation. Check its current eligibility, charges and booking arrangements; do not assume it includes replacement care or travel costs.

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Tide supports carers and former carers of people with dementia through peer groups, resources and development activities. It is not a general SEND grant fund.

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Mencap explains children's short breaks and local council service statements. Ask the council about assessment, available services and whether direct payments are suitable; no fixed cash amount is guaranteed by this listing.

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Search charitable grants using your circumstances. Turn2us helps you find potential funders; appearing in the results does not guarantee eligibility or an award.

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FamilyLine offers free emotional support and information for adults facing family pressures, including caring, parenting and financial worries. See Family Action for contact options.

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Use the Turn2us grants search to look for charitable support relevant to your circumstances and location. Check each funder’s criteria before applying.

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Young Lives vs Cancer may help young people aged 16–24 with cancer, parents or carers of children under 16 with cancer, and recently bereaved parents. Its social worker assesses the family’s circumstances and may apply for support with cancer-related costs on their behalf. Contact the support team to discuss your needs.

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Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust’s published guidelines describe one-off help with equipment for people who are ill or disabled. A professional caseworker must apply; individuals cannot apply directly. Medical evidence, financial information and quotations are required. Ask the trust to confirm its latest criteria and capacity before preparing an application.

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Lifeline 4 Kids considers equipment requests and explicitly says it does not award cash grants. Applications are first registered by email before a form is issued; use the charity's current application instructions.

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Sunny Days describes small grants and practical support for families of children with medical conditions. Ask the charity about current funding and referral arrangements before planning spending or a break.

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Disabled Students' Allowance supports assessed disability-related study costs. It is not based on household income. Do not buy equipment before the assessment and approval, as the government guide says it will not be reimbursed.

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Access to Work may help with disability-related work support, travel or communication at interviews. Check the eligibility and application route. It does not replace reasonable adjustments an employer must provide.

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GOV.UK explains how to start a PIP claim and get help completing it. Scotland uses Adult Disability Payment instead. Check any DWP invitation and its deadline when moving from child DLA; a PIP award is not automatic.

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Plan the move from children’s to adult social care with the young person and their support team. Ask the council about a transition assessment for the young person and their carer. There is no fixed assessment age; timing should reflect individual needs. The NHS guide explains planning and what happens to existing support during assessment.

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The 16 to 19 Bursary Fund can help with education-related costs at publicly funded education or training providers in England. Some learners aged 19 or over can qualify, including those with an EHC plan. Check with the provider.

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Care-leaver support depends on the young person’s age and care history. It can include a personal adviser, pathway planning, housing and help with education or training. Eligible young people can ask for personal-adviser support to continue until their 25th birthday. Contact the council’s leaving-care team and check its local offer.

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In England, supported internships are work-based study programmes for 16–24-year-olds with an EHC plan, including support from a job coach. Placements are generally unpaid and aim to lead to paid work. Apprenticeships are paid jobs with training. Ask your college or council’s Local Offer about suitable local routes; this is not a family cash grant.

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Adult NHS continuing healthcare funds assessed health and social-care needs for eligible people with complex needs. Eligibility depends on assessed needs, not a diagnosis alone, and a full assessment does not guarantee funding. Ask the local integrated care board about assessment when planning the move to adult services; children’s continuing care is a different scheme.

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YoungMinds supports parents and carers concerned about a child's mental health. Check its current phone, chat and email arrangements, including temporary closures. It is not a crisis service or a grant provider.

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Mind offers information, support, welfare benefits and mental health law helplines in England and Wales. Choose the line suited to your question; these are not crisis services.

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Mind’s welfare benefits line helps people with mental health problems navigate benefits, financial support and benefit appeals.

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Samaritans provides listening support. Use its website for contact options or call 116 123. This is emotional support, not financial assistance.

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Place2Be's Parenting Smart publishes practical parenting advice from its child mental-health team. It is an information resource, not a grant application.

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NHS talking therapies offers self-referral for anxiety and depression for eligible people registered with a GP, usually aged 18 or over, or 16 in some areas. Use the NHS service finder; other needs may require a GP referral.

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Shout provides a free, confidential, round-the-clock mental-health text service. Follow the provider's current contact instructions. This is crisis support rather than financial help.

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Disability Rights UK lists a Disabled Students Helpline for students, apprentices and trainees in England, and a Personal Budgets Helpline. Choose the service relevant to your question and check its current contact details and opening times.

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IPSEA provides SEND legal information, resources and advice-line routes. Use the helpline booking pages; the administrative office cannot give case advice.

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SOS!SEN offers a free SEND helpline and other advice or document-support services. Check availability and any charges for the specific service. It is not a solicitor's firm or a grant provider.

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Contact’s Listening Ear service offers one-to-one telephone appointments with a family support worker for parents of disabled children.

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Sibs provides support for young and adult siblings of disabled people, plus advice for parents and professionals. Check the relevant age-specific service; this is support and information rather than a cash grant.

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Together for Short Lives offers advice, practical-support information and a service finder for families caring for seriously ill children. This is the same provider linked under children's hospices, not an additional guaranteed award.

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Current application information for this named fund could not be confirmed. Its former page redirects to Turn2us general grant guidance, which describes the Edinburgh Trust instead. Historical amounts and application links are withheld.

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Current application information for this named fund could not be confirmed. Its former page redirects to Turn2us general grant guidance, which describes the Edinburgh Trust instead. Historical amounts and application links are withheld.

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Current services and availability could not be confirmed. The previous status notice is no longer available. Historical application details are withheld; use another currently verified support service.

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