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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 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 guide to dealing with bullying: for parents of disabled children
This guide is for parents of disabled children. It contains information about spotting the signs of bullying, the action you can take, your child’s rights and stories and tips from other parents.
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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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About diagnosis: Complete pack
An information pack for families with disabled children, including 11 separate guides on issues about diagnosis and a folder to keep all the guides in. Full pack contents: How to use this guide leaflet, How we can help, Support for parents, What is developmental delay?, Understanding behaviour, Getting a diagnosis, What if we don't get a diagnosis?, What is a genetic condition?, Rare disorders, Sources of medical information, Concerned about your child, and Practical and financial help. Individual topics can also be downloaded and ordered seperately.An information pack for families with disabled children, including 11 separate guides on issues about diagnosis and a folder to keep all the guides in. Full pack contents: How to use this guide leaflet, How we can help, Support for parents, What is developmental delay?, Understanding behaviour, Getting a diagnosis, What if we don't get a diagnosis?, What is a genetic condition?, Rare disorders, Sources of medical information, Concerned about your child, and Practical and financial help. Individual topics can also be downloaded and ordered seperately.
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About diagnosis: Concerned about your child
Information guide on how to identify the right specialist if you have concerns about your child's speech, feeding, co-ordination, teeth, toilet training, learning, behaviour or sleep. Part 10 of 'About diagnosis: An information pack for families with disabled children'.
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About diagnosis: Getting a diagnosis
Information guide on understanding the causes of disability and the process of diagnosis, including blood tests, genetic counselling, hearing assessments, scans and ultrasounds. Part 5 of 'About diagnosis: An information pack for families with disabled children'.
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About diagnosis: How can we help?
Information guide about how Contact a Family can help if your child is having difficulties with learning, hearing, physical disability, behaviour, speech, sight or a medical condition. Part 1 of 'About diagnosis: An information pack for families with disabled children'.
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About diagnosis: Practical and financial help
Information guide giving a brief summary of the type of assistance and support available to help you with your child's care, including benefits and tax credits, medical advice, transport, early support, children's centres and useful organisations. Part 11 of 'About diagnosis: An information pack for families with disabled children'.
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About diagnosis: Rare disorders
Information guide on rare disorders and the help available, including support from others and palliative care. Part 8 of 'About diagnosis: An information pack for families with disabled children'.
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