Benefits and finance support for parent carers of children and young people with SEND and young people with SEND
You may be able to claim certain benefits or get financial help if you look after a child with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), or if you are a young person with SEND.
You can also find out about other grants that may be available on the Disability Grants website.
The Visual Impairment Team have provided details of organisations that provide grants for children and young people with a visual impairment and their families.
Benefit calculators
Work out what benefits you could get by using these independent benefit calculators:
Organisations and groups that can help
There are local and national organisations and groups that can provide advice on benefits. Some can also help you complete paperwork.