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.