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If you feel that you may need additional equipment to help your child enjoy bathing or maybe you need help just to get them into the bath or shower you should speak to your child’s occupational therapist (OT). If there isn’t an occupational therapist working…
Bedroom Tax
From April 2013 a rule on the number of bedrooms you are allowed was introduced to housing benefit and universal credit for working age people renting from a local authority, a registered housing association or other registered social landlord. Currently it is down to individual…
Before and After School Clubs (Out of School)
In Hampshire there is a range of Ofsted registered or approved group settings and individuals (childminders) providing before and after school care. Out of school clubs:• provide safe and stimulating play opportunities for school age children at times when schools are not open• can operate before school…
Benefits Cap
You’re not affected by the benefit cap if anyone in your household qualifies for Working Tax Credit or gets any of the following benefits: Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Employment and Support Allowance (if they are in the Support Group) and others not directly…
Benefits post 16
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Due to changes in the benefit system once your child reaches 16 they may not be able to renew their claim for DLA. Instead they will need to claim the new benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The government has produced a…
Bereavement and young people
Losing someone important to you is one of the hardest things to experience in life. If you're young, bereavement can be even more difficult. But support and advice are available to help you get through it. Your teenage years can be a lot of fun,…
Bus Pass
Concessionary bus travel is available to people with disabilities over the age of 5. You can also apply for a companion pass if unable to travel alone. The pass entitles you to free all day travel on journeys that start in Hampshire (excluding Southampton and…
Care, (Education) & Treatment Reviews (CTR / CETR)
NHS England leads the national programme for learning disabilities and/or autism (often still referred to as Transforming Care). The programme exists to improve health and care services for people with learning disabilities and/or autism so that more children, young people and adults can live in…
Carers - Emotional Wellbeing
A carer is anybody who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty or disability. All the care they give is unpaid. Many carers don't see themselves as carers. It can be difficult for carers to see…
Carers Allowance
Carer’s Allowance is £66.15 a week to help you look after someone with substantial caring needs. You don’t have to be related to, or live with, the person you care for. You need to be aged 16 or over and spend at least 35 hours…
