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Benefits Caring for a child with a disability can be expensive. Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to benefits aimed at making life a bit easier for disabled children and their parents/carers. This section can only act as a guide as changes are being made to the benefits system and we would always recommend talking to an expert. Related Organisations ACT ACT is the UK wide charity working to achieve the best possible quality of life and care for every child and young person who is not expected to reach adulthood Ableize A UK and Ireland resource of disability mobility and special needs advice. Advocates for Children Advocates for children with physical and learning disabilities After 16 - what's new? Information website for Over 16's with disabilities All About Special Needs A Community based website useful for all involved with special needs - in whatever capacity Blue Badge The Disabled persons parking badge Care Quality Commision The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of all health and adult social care in England. Carers UK - The Voice of Carers Carers UK is the voice of carers. Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner Caring for Someone - Government website Government website for carers with info about benefits and resources Childrens Services Children's Services works to ensure that the Every Child Matters/Children Act 2004 is implemented effectively in Hampshire Community Legal Advice Community Legal Advice is a free and confidential advice service paid for by legal aid Contact A Family Helpline The Contact a Family freephone helpline is a one stop shop for parents and other family members caring for a disabled child. DIAL Provides information and advice to disabled people and others on all aspects of living with a disability. Department for Work and Pensions Work, welfare, wellbeing, well delivered. Disability Website - Government info website Government website offering information and support for people with a disability HMRC HM Revenue & Customs - The Inland Revenue as was Hampshire County Council Information Services Have you looked at the Information on the Hampshire County Council Website? Hampshire Family Information Directory The Hampshire Family Information Directory offers parents and practitioners the ability to search for information about childcare and family services in their local community, in other neighbouring authority areas and nationally. Job Centre Plus Provide information on getting employment and on benefits you may be entitled to. Motability Motability Mobility Scheme Office for Disability Issues The Office for Disability Issues works across government to ensure equality becomes a reality for disabled people. The Autism Directory Helping autism families get the help they need Turn2us Turn2us, the new independent charity that helps people access the money available to them – through welfare benefits, grants and other help.

Articles Contact A Family free guide to changes in benefits. How much is DLA? A Spotlight on Direct Payments Take a look at the Hampshire County Council website and find out more about what is available to you... New Disability Living Allowance forms for children New and updated information guides on the CAF Website Updated Guide For The New Changes For The DLA Form Department for Work and Pensions announces postal review of benefit ‘appointees’ Using personal budgets to pay for services Confused about benefits and tax credits changes? Help is at hand Could your child's school transport be about to change? Reform to Disability Living Allowance Family Fund - Change to Income Criteria Special Educational Needs & Disability Green Paper: Have your say! Benefits when your child turns 16