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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 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 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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A tax credit guide for self employed parents
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 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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