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Money, benefits and household costs

Raising a disabled or seriously ill child can bring extra costs and financial pressures, but there is support available. Whether you're looking for grants, checking benefit eligibility, managing your budget, accessing debt advice, or finding ways to save money on household bills, Family Fund offers a range of free tools, resources and guidance to help.

Whatever your situation, we’re here to help you find the information, tools and opportunities that could make a difference to your family’s finances.

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Do a grant search

We deliver grants to families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, on a low income. You can use the Turn2us grant search tool to find local and national grants that you may be eligible to apply for.

Do a benefit calculation

Millions of people across the UK are missing out on benefits they are entitled to receive. Life costs more for families raising a disabled child. Find out if you could access additional support.

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Do a budget plan

A budget is a list of all the money you receive, and your total household spending, each month. You can use a budget to work out where your money goes, and look at where you can start saving money.

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Where to find free, independent debt-advice organisations

Finding yourself in debt can feel overwhelming but there are organisations that can help you when you need them. Find information on how to recognise debt warning signs and where to access free, independent support.

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Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) provides tax-free weekly payments to help with extra care or mobility costs for a disabled child under 16.

Do a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) check

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if you have both a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability and difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition.

Help with energy costs

Energy bills can be hard to manage, especially when you are raising a disabled or seriously ill child. Your family may use more energy because your child needs extra heating, specialist equipment or more time at home. You may also have extra costs that make it harder to pay your bills.

Social Tariffs are lower cost broadband, mobile packages and water support for people claiming certain benefits. Find information on where to find these tariffs, who can apply, and how to apply.

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Interactive guides

We have a variety of free interactive guides for support and information around finances, money, and benefits. You can hop in and out of guides at a time to suit you – you don’t even have to register! And you can access the guides on your mobile, tablet or computer. Simply click on the guide you want to explore.