Why disabled children may have problems with feeding/eating with practical ideas on what helps.
Resource Type: Parent guides and factsheets
Your family’s right to get practical support at home from your local authority and what you can do if you are not happy with the support you receive.
Guidance for parents on how to support young people as they start to form intimate relationships.
When your child can claim Universal Credit (UC) as a young adult and the impact this might have on any benefits that you get for them.
Why dental checks are important, how the checks are done, how to access dental care, and how you can prepare and support your child.
Why rare conditions are sometimes hard to diagnose, how to access medical information, help and support.
This bullying diary is from our ‘Dealing with bullying’ guide. You can fill it in to keep track of any incidents so you can take up the issue with school or others if you’re concerned your child is being bullied.
How children with learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders may qualify for the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) mobility component at the highest rate.
A guide for young disabled people about growing up, sex and relationships
A checklist of financial help you may be entitled to in England, and Wales.
How to access free school transport and what sort of transport can be provided.
For families with a child who may need support to prepare for the transition to adult services, and young carers who are approaching 18.
How to access short breaks services to help you take a break from your caring responsibilities.
Information and ideas for parents of disabled children about looking after their family and couple relationships
We’ve complied a list of organisations that are relevant to disabled children and carers. Contact our freephone helpline for more information 0808 808 3555.
The government have scrapped the rules which previously stopped Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence payments (PIP) when a child is in hospital. Our factsheet explains what this means for families.
This guide is written for parents and carers whose child has, or might have developmental delay. It explains what is meant by the terms ‘developmental delay’ and ‘global developmental delay’ and includes top tips from parents. The printed version contains a pull-out poster showing important milestones in a child’s development. You can download the poster from our resource library.
A list of charities that give general grants to families caring for a disabled child. Please read carefully as not every grant will be applicable to you. An application does not mean you are guaranteed a grant.
