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. A one-stop-shop for local help and support If you are struggling to pay for necessities like food and fuel, you can use this directory to find sources of local support available in your area. You will also find details about local organisations, restaurants, food…
Coram CLC – Child Law Advice
The Child Law Advice Service offers advice and support to parent carers and young people. They provide free legal resources with advice and information on all aspects of family, child and education law affecting children and families. The service is provided via [http://childlawadvice.org.uk/ this website]…
Council Tax
Council Tax Benefit will no longer exist from 1 April 2013, instead you can apply for Council Tax Reduction. You’ll get money off your Council Tax bill if you qualify for Council Tax Reduction. You can apply for Council Tax Reduction whether you own your…
Counselling
Some young people with additional needs and/or their families find that speaking to someone about their concerns or how they are feeling can be extremely helpful. Trained counsellors can help people to talk about their experiences and hopefully start to make sense of them. They…
Debt and hardship
In this section you will find information on: where to get advice and local support, claiming benefits you maybe entitled to and saving money on household bills. For a comprehensive list of local services click on the ‘View all services and advice’ link on the…
Decision-making and mental capacity - guidelines
The Council for Disabled Children have published the Decision-making and mental capacity NICE guidelines. This new guideline from NICE sets out clear recommendations across a range of areas: Supporting decision-making Advance care planning Assessment of mental capacity Best interests decision-making It aims to help those…
Dental check-ups
You may assume you should have a dental check-up every six months, but some people may not need to go so often and others may need more frequent checks. Your dentist will suggest when you should have your next check-up based on how good your oral health is. The time between check-ups…
Designated Clinical Officer (DCO)
Designated Clinical Officer Special Education Needs and Disabilities 0-25 The Children and Families Act 2014 places a statutory duty on the NHS, both commissioners and provider authorities to deliver the best support to children and young people and those with special education needs for…
Direct Payments
Information for disabled children age 0-18 (Children’s Social Care)
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children may help with the extra costs of looking after an eligible child who: Is under 16 Has difficulties walking, and or, Needs more looking after than a child of the same age. The DLA rate is between £21.80 and…
