Other benefits and funds for those caring for children and young people with SEND or those with SEND
Short breaks and respite
Southend Council provide grants for short breaks for disabled children and young people. Read about Short Breaks.
Vehicles and transport
- Blue badge parking scheme
- Vehicle tax exemption
- Vehicle tax reduction
- Motability
- VAT relief for vehicles
- Community and public transport
Read about financial help for vehicles and transport
Home and housing
- Direct payments
- Disabled facilities grant
- Housing benefit/universal credit
Read about financial help for home and housing
Television license discount
You can get 50% off the cost of your TV licence if
- you're registered, or live with someone, who is blind or severely sight impaired
Read about TV licence discount
VAT relief for disabled people
If you're disabled, you will not be charged VAT on products designed or adapted for your own personal or domestic use.
Carer's Allowance
You could get Carer's Allowance if you care for someone for at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.