Depression in Children and Young People
Background Depression is an illness that affects people of all ages, including children and young people. It is thought that about one per cent of children and three per cent...
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Special Educational Needs and/ or Disability Information, Advice and support services (SENDIASs)
In this section we look at how forums can work with their local SENDIASs service.
Charitable trusts and foundations
Trusts and foundations play an invaluable role in helping us provide advice, information and support to families of disabled children, whatever their disability and wherever they are in the UK....
Insurance information for forums
This section looks at the different kinds of insurance a forum might need
Starting university – a parent’s view
Case study: Starting university – a parent’s view Suzanne’s daughter Emma has severe hearing loss. Without hearing aids she can’t process sound and hears no speech. She is in her...
Guardianship, intervention orders and powers of attorney in Scotland
If you are the parent or carer of someone over 16, who needs help to make, communicate or carry out decisions, there are three ways to ensure you can act...
Local offer
Introduction to the statutory duty, the local offer, introduced under the Children and Families Act 2014.
What is ARFID?
A parent’s story of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder The helpful podcast for families with disabled children Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a complex eating disorder that goes...
Supporting people working for the forum
How to support people working for the forum, including using reasonable adjustments and supporting neurodivergence.
Leading your forum through change
More information about managing change and succession planning for forums
Support into work
Find services and programmes in Scotland that help disabled young people build skills, gain confidence, and access employment opportunities.
Roles and responsibilities
Information to support forums with the development of its roles and responsibilities. Including example job descriptions and videos about different forum roles.
How forums began
A summary of how parent carer forums were first established
Going to university
This advice applies in Scotland only. Explore university options for disabled students. Find out about entry requirements, support services and living away from home. Studying at university level Most people going...
Guardianship
Guardianship safeguards vulnerable people who are 16 or over but lack the capacity to make decisions or take action for themselves. It lets others take decisions on their behalf, subject...
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit to help with the extra costs of disability for adults aged 16 to pension age. It replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children...
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a new benefit for people of working age. It is paid both to people who are out of work and to those in employment.
Carer’s Allowance
Carer's Allowance is the main benefit for carers who provide at least 35 hours of care per week.