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 that is available to you in Dudley . If you are not sure where to start, you can seek advice from one of the providers on this page.
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Banded Framework 2019-20
Understanding the banded framework
Carers Allowance
Carer’s Allowance (CA) is a benefit that can be claimed by anyone that is caring for another person.
Direct payments - Children and Young People
A direct payment is a payment paid to families/carers to provide care instead of Children’s Services providing the care directly.
Disability Living Allowance
DLA
Financial support
Access money advice and support for families of children and young people with SEND, and further information on universal services and welfare reforms.
Personal Budgets
A personal budget is an allocation of money that you use to pay for the care and support needs
Personal Independent Payment (PIP)
PIP is a benefit which is designed to help people live full, active and independent lives. It is intended to help toward extra costs arising from having a long-term illness or disability.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit (UC) is a benefit for people living on a low income, or who are out of work.