Current Paediatrics
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 36-41, February 2003

Financial help for families with disabled children

Independent Social Work Consultant—Disabled Children, Child Centred Consultancy f2

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Abstract 

Financial help is available for disabled children and their parents, but it is difficult to know what it is, who pays it and who is entitled to claim. The main sources of support are from the Department for Work and Pensions and the government-funded charity, the Family Fund Trust. Other help may be available from local social services departments and health authorities. Many barriers exist that make it hard for families to know what they are eligible to claim, and it is the responsibility of professionals to assist in overcoming this.

Keywords: disabled children, parents, financial help, benefits, barriers

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References 

    REFERENCES
  1. Assessing Children in Need and their Families: Practice Guidance. London: Stationery Office; 2000;
  2. Disability Rights Handbook. A Guide to Benefits and Services for all Disabled People, Their Families, Carers and Advisers. London: Disability Alliance; 2002;
  3. DLA1 Child April 2001. Notes about Claiming Under the Special Rules for a Child under 16. London: DWP; 2001;
  4. Application Form—How the Child's Illness or Disability Affects Them. London: DWP; 2001;
  5. DLA1 Child April 2001. Notes About Claiming Disability Living Allowance for a Child Under 16. London: DWP; 2001;
  6. Are You Caring for a Severely Disabled Child?. York: Family Fund Trust; 2002;
    FURTHER READING
  1. Child Poverty Action Group, Welfare Benefits Handbook, London, CPAG, 2002
  2. Disability Rights Handbook. A Guide to Benefits and Services for all Disabled People, Their Families, Carers and Advisers. London: Disability Alliance; 2002;
  • f1 Correspondence to: JS. Tel/Fax: 020 8968 4518; E-mail: jsimon@childcc.com
  • f2 jsimon@childcc.com

PII: S0957-5839(03)90407-6

doi:10.1054/cupe.2003.0407

Current Paediatrics
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 36-41, February 2003

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