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Tax credits

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This section covers some of the benefits and financial support that you or your child may be entitled to. Page contents Universal credit Tax credits Disability premiums Child benefit and child tax credit Universal Credit Universal Credit is a single benefit that is replacing the…

Legal Aid

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Depending on your income and level of savings you may be entitled to legal aid. Further details are available on the GOV.UK website as well as a calculator that can work out if you are eligible for Civil Legal Advice (CLA) If you are eligible,…

Wills and trusts

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Making a Will is always important, but even more so if you have a disabled child. If you leave money to them as an absolute gift, it can affect any means-tested benefit that they may be claiming. This may also leave them in a vulnerable…

Personal budgets for children with EHCP aged 0–25

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Sometimes families need to access additional support for their child. This might include:  additional support to ensure that a child’s education and learning needs are met; additional support where a child has a complex, long-term health and/or life-limiting condition; additional support where  a child needs additional and individual support at home: where the family…