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Can I learn to drive if I have a disability?

Created On: 01/01/2021
Having a disability doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t drive – there are various modifications that can be designed to help make your driving, or travelling experience as comfortable as possible, depending on your needs. If you are disabled and want to learn how to…

Your opportunity-help for 18-24 Yr olds (Family Fund)

Created On: 01/01/2021
Your Opportunity (18 to 24 year olds) Your Opportunity supports disabled and seriously ill young adults, aged 18 to 24 years old, living at home. We offer grants for digital equipment, clubs and activities, transport and much more. About Your Opportunity Your Opportunity is a…

Emotional Resilience-prioritising self care

Created On: 01/01/2021
Aimee is a mum to three children, a blogger, Podcaster and Mentor for parents, like her, whose children have additional needs and disabilities. Aimee runs live and virtual workshops focusing on advocacy and prioritising self care. Aimee’s oldest son, Freddie, has a rare de novo…

Benefits and Finance

Created On: 01/01/2021
TYPES OF BENEFIT Benefits for disabled children are complex. The following is a guide to some benefits which parents or carers who care for disabled children should be aware of. Additionally, there is a limit on the total amount of benefit that most people aged…

Puberty, Anatomy and autonomy

Created On: 01/01/2021
I vividly remember the day I started my period. I sat on the toilet and sobbed. Sobbed because I suddenly came to the realisation that this was it for the next forty-plus years and I sobbed because I’d been praying for this day for a…

Early Years Inclusion Funding

Created On: 01/01/2021
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, which involves high quality inclusive practice, strong partnerships with families, universal interventions, and differentiated planning will, meet the needs of the majority of children. However, some children with emerging special educational needs require more targeted support in order…

Disabled child element of child tax credits

Created On: 31/12/2020
Many families simply aren't aware that their child tax credit payments are higher if you have a child on DLA. This is because you qualify for an extra payment called the disabled child element of tax credits. This is worth an extra £65 per week for each…