Financial Support for families with a disabled child
Government Benefits
Depending on your circumstances, looking after a child with disabilities may entitle you to more government benefits – Carers Allowance, Disability Living Allowance or Working Tax Credit.
To find out your eligibility – visit these government links:
Carers Allowance
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone/index.htm
Disability Living Allowance http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/DG_10011731 or call 0845 7123456
Working tax credit http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/TaxCreditsandChildBenefi...
There is a Benefit enquiry line for people with disabilities and their carers- call 0800 882200. You can find your local benefit office by visiting www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Disability alliance
Providing information on benefits and fact sheets
www.disabilityalliance.org
020 72478776
Family fund
This is an organisation that gives grants for families with a severely disabled child living at home. Visit their website www.familyfund.org.uk or call 0845 1304542.
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