Grants to Help Families

The Disability Grants website has loads of information on a wide range of grants for people with disabilities. It was set up by a parent and is worth a look.

The Family Fund 

The Family Fund helps low-income families who are raising a disabled child or young person with additional complex needs or children and young people with a serious illness. They support families by providing grants that relate to the need of their disabled child or young person. For example, the money can be used for days out, garden play equipment, computers, toys and kitchen appliances like dishwashers and washing machines. To apply online click here.

Education Welfare Benefits 

Cambridgeshire County Council has a parent’s guide to education welfare benefits, ranging from free school meals and childcare for two-year-olds to bursary payments for 16-19 year olds to stay on in education.  More information on the County Council website.

Newlife

Newlife provides a wide range of essential specialist equipment such as beds, buggies, wheelchairs, seating systems, and much more. Their equipment grants can improve a child’s health and quality of life, reduce the risk of significant injury and pain, as well as supporting the delivery of care, whilst enabling childhood experiences and encouraging independence.  You can find out more about the support they offer and how to apply for a grant here.

Caudwell Children

Caudwell Children can help with the provision of specialist equipment such as Powered Wheelchairs, Tricycles, Car Seats, Buggies and Sensory Equipment. They also have highly subsidised sensory packs. You can find out more about their support and how to apply here.