Parents/carers of children with special needs and disabilities
Your child could be entitled to Disability Living Allowance, the disabled-child element of Child Tax Credit; and Direct Payments. These additional routes can be used to pay for childcare and respite care (including short Breaks).
Apply online for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) on gov.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any other help?
Your child could be entitled to funding through their childcare provider for equipment or reasonable adjustments to their setting.
Speak to your childcare provider about DAF (Disability funding) or contact earlyyears@southend.gov.uk