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Caring for a Child with Additional Needs
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Telephone advice service - via the Lone Parent Helpline on 0800 018 5026
Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm, with extended opening to 8pm on Wednesdays.
Our Helpline now offers a specialist advice service for lone parents who are caring for a child who has a disability or a long-term health problem. If an adviser cannot speak to you straight away, tell the receptionist that you require this service and we will call you back. Thanks to the True Colours Trust and to the Freemason's Grand Charity for their generous support, which has enabled us to continue our specialist services for lone parents with disabled children. |
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Information for Parents
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The Lone Parent Guide to Caring for a Child with Additional Needs
Individual copies of this information booklet are free to lone parents, call 0800 018 5026. There is more information on this Guide in the Shop.
Help campaign for the rights of disabled children
One Parent Families|Gingerbread supports the Every Disabled Child Matters campaign to get rights and justice for every disabled child. Support the campaign.
Short Breaks bill fails to get second reading but campaign continues
... Short Breaks bill campaign
Disability rights update
Since 4 December 2006, all public bodies (including hospitals, local authorities, government departments, schools and colleges) must actively look at ways of ensuring that disabled people are treated equally to non-disabled people... Disability Discrimination: New rules
Carer's Allowance - caring for a child with a disability
If you are caring for a child with a disability, you may find that there is some financial help available to you through claiming Carer's Allowance. Are you claiming Carer's Allowance?
Education when a child has a disability or longterm health problem
Maximise your child's access to education and other opportunities schools offer - from the Guide to Caring for a Child with Additional Needs. ... Education
Play, leisure and recreation
Disabled children and young people consistently say that leisure and play after school, in the holidays and at weekends is the most important missing element in their lives. Play, leisure and recreation
Travel and holidays - from the Guide to Caring for a Child with Additional Needs
Getting out and about can be difficult for families when a child has a disability which affects mobility. However, there is help available... Travel and holidays
Have you been asked if you want a carer's assessment?
Since April 2005 local authorities have had a legal duty to inform you of your right to a carer's assessment. When the assessment is carried out, they also have a legal duty to consider any work, study and leisure interests that you may have. Getting a carer's assessment
Free Nuffield guide to support for adult learners caring for disabled children
This guide covers education, training options and sources of support for adult learners who are also carers. Find out about the guide on the Nuffield Foundation website or download the Adult Learners guide as a PDF.
Viewpoint - letter from a lone parent with an autistic son
From Together 5: Dear One Parent Families... Letter from a lone parent with an autistic son
Developing childcare for children with disabilities
From Together 4: Read about Sophie Ugle's campaign to develop childcare for children with disabilities
Disability and lone parenthood
From Together 4: Read our report on why poverty, disability and single parenthood often come together.
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Carers e-services
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Subscrible to our free e-newsletter
Get the latest news and information for lone parents who are caring for a child who has additional needs. Go to the e-newsletter subscription form to register.
Forum for lone parents caring for a child with additional needs
Share ideas and experiences on our forum for lone parents who care for a child with additional needs.
Links to useful organisations for lone parents caring for a disabled child
Contact information and links taken from The Lone Parents' Guide to Caring for a Child with Additional Needs... Useful organisations
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