Returning to work Like everyone else, parents of disabled children need paid employment for financial reasons. Caring for a disabled child also involves significant extra expenditure over a much longer period of time. ...
Support in the early years How early years education settings in England support children with special educational needs (SEN).
CAMHS mental health services CAMHS stands for child and adolescent mental health services, which support children and young people with their emotional or behavioural wellbeing.
Watch our webinar: Claiming DLA higher rate mobility for children with learning disabilities or autism Last week, our Family Finance Team ran a webinar looking at the rules which allow some children with autistic spectrum disorders or learning disabilities to qualify for the higher rate...
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.
Getting a diagnosis Around the time of diagnosis, parents can go through a range of emotions, including shock, denial, grief and anger. Parents can be anxious about how they are going to cope...
Clinical negligence If you believe your child has been injured due to poor medical treatment or advice, you should speak to a specialist solicitor as quickly as possible. Your child may be...
What is hemiplegia? What is hemiplegia? Childhood hemiplegia (sometimes called hemiparesis) is a condition caused by damage to the parts of the brain or spinal cord (the central nervous system) that control movements...
Managing volunteers Managing volunteers We’ve put together a suite of downloadable guides to help you manage your volunteers, from putting key policies in place to helping them develop their skills.
Rare Conditions Network toolkit Rare Conditions Network toolkit This toolkit and the resources within it have been created to support the charities who are part of our Rare Group Network. We hope this information...
Shoes & shoe lacing Different sized shoes The most common problem is that the child needs two differently sized shoes. Sometimes the affected foot is smaller, or the child may wear a splint, which...
Tweaking & adapting computers Tweaking & adapting computers Computers are everywhere in our lives: home, school, work and play. Children with hemiplegia may seem to start at a disadvantage, but learning to use computers...
What is social care? Some disabled children and their parents will need practical support both inside the home and outside it.
Finding the right school This advice applies in England only. Read information for families in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. On this page we explain how to find out information about schools and suggest...
Transport & leisure discounts Information about help with parking, getting a car, paying road tax and rail and bus travel, as well as advice on saving on leisure activities.
Contact & NNPCF Conference 2024-25 Contact & NNPCF Joint in-person Conference, save the date and booking details. We are pleased that the date and booking information is now LIVE for the 2024-25 Contact & NNPCF...
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...
Exclusions This advice applies in England only. Read information for families in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. Exclusion is the formal sending home of a pupil from school for disciplinary reasons....