There are many Government benefits that can be applied for by families caring for a child with a disability. For information and advice about benefits, visit the Directgov website or call the Benefits Enquiry Line on: 0800 88 22 00

Two main benefits

The 2 main benefits are:

• Carer's Allowance 
• Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Other benefits

There are other benefits and grant schemes that may be of help. This includes:

• Child Tax Credit
• Council Tax Disabled Relief
• Direct Payments
• Disabled Child Premium
• Healthy Start Scheme
• Home Responsibilities Protection
• Healthcare Travel Costs
• Incapacity Benefit
• Road Tax Exemption
• VAT Relief
• Warm Front Grant
• Working Tax Credit

   

Grant-giving organisations

There are a number of organisations that provide funding to families and individuals. Grants can be given for education, equipment, holidays, toys and travel costs. Read the CAN (Children with Additional Needs) Network benefit guide for more details about funds and grants.