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Read about the extra support provided in mainstream schools for children with special educational needs in England.

Your local authority must review your child's Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan at least once a year. This is to look at how your child is progressing and to...

What is Hemiplegia? Top tips for staff working in early years and primary settings Creating an inclusive school setting “At Alex’s primary the head talked to the whole school before...

On this page we offer some general top tips on completing the DLA1A Child form.

Support for children and young people with special educational needs in Northern Ireland, including sources of further support.

Caring for a disabled child can sometimes become easier with the use of certain aids and equipment. Getting the right equipment early will help your child’s development and confidence.

Even if your child has no physical problems with walking, they might still qualify for the higher rate of the DLA mobility component if their behaviour is very difficult to...

Child Disability Payment is the main benefit for disabled children in Scotland, paid by Social Security Scotland.

Contact recently hosted a live Q&A session with lawyers Myra O’Neill from Foresters Financial and Philip Warford from Renaissance Legal.  Contact’s Policy & Campaigns Director Una Summerson quizzed Myra and...

We're excited to have our HemiHelp magazine online! Keep coming back to see our latest articles.

Certain changes in circumstances can mean that the benefits you receive for your disabled child or for your family might change.

You may be able to continue claiming benefits for your child when they turn 16 or help them claim benefits.

We'll help you apply for a place for your child, whether they are starting school for the first time or changing to another school.

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is the main benefit for children under 16 with a condition or disability.

Learn about the reasons your child might be having difficulty eating and find out what you can do to address common issues.

Many children have medical conditions that significantly affect their school life. Some children miss a lot of school through illness. Others may require medication or personal care during school time,...

There are particular rules that prevent most young people in education from being able to get Universal Credit.

We've put together the information on this page to help you protect your child from the virus, better understand the symptoms, and know what to do if your baby or...