Help with finances for children and young people with SEND

Caring for a child or young person with a special educational need or disability (SEND) can involve extra or unexpected costs. There are various sources of financial support available to help with these costs.

You can visit GOV.UK for help if you have a disabled child.

Benefits

You may be able to receive help with your living and housing costs through benefits if you are:

• disabled
• have a long–term illness
• have caring responsibilities

Find out about benefits and financial support if you're disabled or have a health condition.

Benefits advice

You can get more information by visiting our advice and benefits page. To speak to someone, you can contact the Benefits Service.

Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA)

Students living in England in higher education can apply for a DSA. The amount of support received through the DSA depends on individual needs rather than on income. GOV.UK can provide more details about the DSA.

Disabled Facilities Grant

If you have a disabled child or young person then you may be entitled to a grant to help to pay for changes to your home. These changes could include:

• widening doors and installing ramps
• improving access to rooms and facilities
• providing a heating system suitable for their needs
• adapting heating or lighting controls to make them easier to use.

A Disabled Facilities Grant will not affect any other benefits that you receive. You can visit GOV.UK for information on Disabled Facilities Grants.

General money advice

If you are struggling with money problems, debts, and bills, there is help available. Family Fund provides support for disabled children and their families.

There are many local services and agencies that can help by giving you advice and support on how to address your problems.