Financial support
Caring for children and young people with a special education need or disability can have an impact on family finances. You may be eligible for financial support.
Find out about the financial support and advice available to you in Shropshire. If you're not sure where to start, you can seek advice from one of the providers on this page.
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Personal budgets and direct payments
What is a personal budget or direct payment and who can request one?
Travel and transport
Information on home-to-school travel assistance
Citizens Advice Shropshire
Free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities
Department for Work and Pensions
Government advice on employment, benefits and pensions
Family Fund
Helping disabled children through grant funding
Disability Living Allowance
Find out how to claim for a child under the age of 16
Carer’s allowance
Find out what you may be entitled to if you care for someone
Access to Work Fund
Get support if you have a disability or health condition.
Turn2Us
Financial security website