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Carers: help and support
Help and support available for carers including social care needs assessments and financial help.
Sick or disabled people and carers
Overview and content list for benefits help for sick or disabled people and carers. Get help and support on claiming benefits.
Health and Care Worker visas
Information about health and care worker visas. Get help if you're having problems with work or if you lose your job while on a health and care worker visa.
How much DLA you can get for your child
You can get between £28.70 and £184.30 a week in Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to help look after a child who has a disability or health condition
Check if you’re allowed an extra bedroom for Housing Benefit
Find out if you can get Housing Benefit for another room in your council home because you have a disability or someone is away from home
Court orders to protect children
Check the different types of court order social services can apply for if they think your child is at risk
Change of circumstances while you’re getting DLA
You need to tell the DWP as soon as possible if your child’s condition changes - this can affect how much DLA you get
Carer's Allowance
Carer’s Allowance is a benefit for people who are giving regular and substantial care to disabled people. Check if you're eligible and how to make a claim.