Shropshire Council

Financial support


Caring for children and young people with a special education need or disability can have an impact on family finances. You may be eligible for financial support.

Find out about the financial support and advice that is available to you in Shropshire. If you are not sure where to start, you can seek advice from one of the providers on this page.

Personal budgets and direct payments

What is a personal budget or direct payment and who can request one?

Travel and transport

Information on home-to-school travel assistance

Funding for early years SEND

How funding arrangements ensure a high standard of SEN service provision.

Citizens Advice Shropshire - free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities

Department for Work and Pensions - government advice on employment, benefits and pensions

Family Fund - helping disabled children through grant funding

Disability Living Allowance – find out how to claim for a child under the age of 16

Carer’s Allowance – find out what you may be entitled to if you care for someone

Access to work fund

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