Cost of Living
Information and resources to support families through the cost of living crisis.
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Personal Health Budgets (PHBs) with Ed Kemp
A parent carer session focusing on Personal Health Budgets hosted by WellChild and delivered by Ed Kemp.
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Financial Help with School Uniforms
In this article, we outline what help is available to pay for school uniforms in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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Free Meals for Parents in Hospitals
In this article, we look at the initiative launched by the charity, Sophie's Legacy, to provide free food to parents who are staying with their sick child in hospital.
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Council Tax Disabled Band Reduction Scheme
In this article, we explain what Council Tax Band Reduction is, what you are entitled to, how to apply, offer some top tips, and provide a template letter for your application.
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Financial Benefits You May Be Entitled To
In this article, we look at financial benefits that you may be entitled to.
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Help Paying Higher Energy Bills (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
Many families experience increased, hidden costs when looking after a child with complex needs at home. These costs include more expensive heating and electricity bills. This guide lists different types of help available to families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Help Paying Higher Energy Bills (Scotland)
Many families experience increased, hidden costs when looking after a child with complex needs at home. These costs include more expensive heating and electricity bills. This guide lists different types of help available to families in Scotland.
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Challenging Benefit Decisions
This article gives information on how you can ask for a decision to be reviewed, appeal a decision, and make a complaint.
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Food Shopping and Deliveries
In this article, we look at ways online shopping may help you, how to make shopping in-store easier, how to access food banks, and more.
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Energy Saving Tips & Support
Your energy bills could be reduced by making small changes to improve your home’s energy efficiency. In this guide we explain how to understand your energy bill and share tips, organisations and schemes that may help reduce your bill.
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Grants for families
A list of national organisations who provide grants for specialist equipment, therapies, and respite.
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Government Cost of Living Support
The Government cost of living support package is no longer available. However, there is still other support on offer to help families with rising energy costs and the increasing cost of living.
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