Information & advice

We’re here to help you with the best possible guidance for your child.

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Benefits

You may be entitled to certain benefits that may help with the extra costs you face.

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Education & learning

Parent information about education support for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities.

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Preparing for adult life

The key topics to think about as your child moves into adulthood, from making a transition plan to getting a job and housing.

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More advice

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Money & debt

Sources of financial support, help with extra costs and advice on dealing with debt.

Money & debt
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Social care

An introduction to children’s social care services and how to access them.

Social care
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Early years support

We’re here to help you, your family and your child through the early years of their life.

Early years support
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Health & medical info

Information on medical conditions, diagnosis & health services.

Health & medical info
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Family life, work & childcare

Advice on family life, relationships, and work and childcare.

Family life, work & childcare
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Local support & legal advice

Understand who’s there to help where you live, or read about seeking legal advice.

Local support & legal advice
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For children with hemiplegia

From diagnosis and treatment to moving to adulthood, we support families with a child with hemipleiga.

Hemiplegia information

Our helpline

Get in touch

Contact our helpline via freephone, email, web form or social media for advice and support from our team of parent advisers.

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Other ways to get advice

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Resource hub

Search our resource hub to find helpful reports, guides and publications.

Resource hub
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The helpful podcast

Our information and advice podcast for families with disabled children.

The helpful podcast
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Online communities

Meet other parents with disabled children in our online groups.

Online communities
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Charlie the Chatbot

Our tool, available 24/7, to help you find your way around our website.

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Toys, clothing & sensory products

Visit our partner shop for essential aids for disabled children and adults.

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