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A checklist for parents in Northern Ireland
If you are a parent/carer of a disabled child you are often entitled to a number of benefits and other help. This leaflet briefly explains some of the more common ones and who can claim them in Northern Ireland.
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A genetic condition in the family
When you or a member of your family are first told that your child might have a genetic condition you may feel shocked, very upset, or just numb. This guide helps to explain what genetic counselling is and other issues that can come up when you learn that you have a genetic condition in the family.
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A guide to assessments and services in Scotland
Many children have additional support needs and disabilities, and some are more severely affected than others. Many disabled children and their parents will need practical support at home. This guide explains your right to get the support and services you need in Scotland.
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A guide to claiming Disability Living Allowance for children
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is the main benefit for disabled people. This guide is explains how parent/carers can claim DLA for their disabled child and how to check if you are entitled to receive DLA at a higher rate.
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A parents' guide to direct payments in Scotland
If your social work department agrees that your child needs care services, you can choose to get money to buy these services yourself using direct payments. Direct payments should give you more control over how your child's needs are met but it also involves more responsibility. This guide explains how to get direct payments and how they work in practice in Scotland.
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A tax credit guide for self employed parents (English)
Explains everything you need to know about claiming tax credits generally and some particular issues self-employed parents may need to be aware of.
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About families with disabled children
This guide aims to give an insight into the common needs and problems experienced by disabled children and their families. It is intended for use by professionals and students to help them gain a greater understanding of what is involved in caring for a disabled child or young person.
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Additional support for learning - Scotland
Some children may need more support than others at school or with their education, to achieve their potential, due to a disability, medical condition or other additional needs. This guide looks at how you can get support for your child if they have additional needs, how to get support and what to do if you are unhappy.
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Aids, equipment and adaptations
Caring for a disabled child can sometimes be made easier with the use of certain aids, equipment and/or adaptations. Some items such as mobility aids or special beds are expensive and the range available is vast. This guide has information on how to obtain equipment and where to go for further advice.
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Benefits, tax credits and other financial assistance
This guide gives an overview of all the main benefits and tax credits available, and focuses on those aspects which affect families with disabled children, with details of how to claim.
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