Extra support in school Read about the extra support provided in mainstream schools for children with special educational needs in England.
GPs & primary care Primary care is the local healthcare that we receive from General Practitioner (GP) practices, NHS walk-in centres, dentists, pharmacists and opticians.
Getting an EHC draft plan This advice applies in England only. Read information for families in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. If the local authority decides to issue your child an Education, Health & Care...
Universal Credit for young people receiving education There are particular rules that prevent most young people in education from being able to get Universal Credit.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) This advice applies across the UK. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit to help with the extra costs of disability for adults aged 16 to pension age. It replaces...
Top tips to help when your child changes schools These tried and tested tips were prepared by a special educational needs teacher and a group of parents to help parents and children navigate changes of school, for example from...
Continuing care Continuing care is an NHS-funded care package for children and young people aged under 18 with complex health needs arising from illness or disability. What is a continuing care? Continuing...
Refused childcare in England? This advice is for families in England only. There are laws around childcare that local authorities and childcare providers must follow. The main law in England is the Childcare Act...
Difficulties seeing This information explains how we see, which aspects of seeing may be affected in people with hemiplegia, and how these issues can be identified and managed.
Ankle & foot splints or orthoses (AFOs) What are AFOs? Ankle and foot orthoses (AFOs), or splints, are external devices fitted to the body, which are used to: AFOs have been used for many years to help...
Botulinum toxin and hemiplegia What is botulinum toxin? Botulinum toxin (also known as Botox) injections are frequently offered to children with hemiplegia as part of their movement therapy programme. They act to reduce the...
Sorting out your finances On this page, we explain the practical steps you might need to take following the death of a child, including offices you need to contact. What do I need to...
Cycling Learning to cycle is one of the milestones of childhood. Children of all ages love to ride a bike, and children with hemiplegia are no different. Cycling helps develop self-confidence...
Annual reviews This advice applies in England only. Read information for families in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. Your local authority must review your child’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan at...
Holidays, play, and leisure All children, whatever their abilities, have the right to play, have fun and take part in recreational activities. Local authorities must support children who need practical help to play or...
Finances, work and childcare Key statistics Counting the Costs 2021 [PDF] Counting the Costs is our flagship survey run every two to get a picture of the finances of UK families with disabled children....
Education beyond 16 Read about education after 16 years for young people with special educational needs (SEN).
Adult Disability Payment & disability benefits at 16 This advice applies in Scotland only. Adult Disability Payment will replace Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for disabled adults in Scotland. What is Adult Disability Payment? Adult Disability Payment is a...