UK Government

Your local council can provide help if you have a disabled child, including:

• short break services
• holiday play schemes
• care at home
• some aids and adaptations
• financial help, e.g. money towards travel costs for hospital visits

Your council has a duty to provide these services under the Children Act 1989. Some are free of charge – the council might ask you to contribute towards others. If you think your child may qualify, contact the social services team at your local council.

• https://www.gov.uk/help-for-disabled-child