Respite care and short breaks for carers
Respite care, also called short breaks, is temporary care that lets carers take a break from looking after a disabled person or your disabled child.
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Personal budgets for adults, children and carers
A personal budget is money from the local council for your care, giving you more choice. There is a carer’s personal budget and personal health budget.
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Carer's assessment
Find out what documents to prepare, what to expect from the carers assessment and what happens next.
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Carer's Allowance
You can apply for Carers Allowance if you care for someone for more than 35 hours a week and they receive certain benefits.
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Planning disability care for when a carer dies
How to prepare for when the carer of a disabled person is unwell or dies.
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Support groups for parents
Find local and online disability support groups for parents and carers of disabled children.
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How pensions affect benefits
Turning State Pension age and taking your pension can affect disability benefits. These include ESA, PIP and Carer’s Allowance.
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Benefits for disabled children
If you are the parent or carer of a disabled child, you could get disability benefits, grants and advice about money.
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What else you are entitled to when your child gets DLA
When your child gets DLA, you might be eligible for extra money from other benefits, Carer’s Allowance, help with transport and discounts.
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Support for a child without a diagnosis
How to claim DLA, as well as getting SEN support in school, a needs assessment for your child, a carer’s assessment for you and finding your Local Offer.
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