DLA FOR ADHD
Children with ADHD (both after diagnosis and undiagnosed) may be eligible for Disability Living Allowance. How to apply and information on how to make a successful application can be found via the website below.
Successful DLA Claims for ADHD: Tips and Examples | Contend Legal
DLA FOR AUTISM
Children with Autism (both after diagnosis and undiagnosed) may be eligible for Disability Living Allowance. How to apply and information on how to make a successful application can be found via the website below.
Applying for DLA for an autistic child - DLA for a child with autism (theautismpage.com)
carer's allowance
If you provide at least 35 hours of care to a child who receives DLA, then you may be entitled to Carers Allowance. If you work, you must not earn more than the ‘earnings limit’ of £151 per week.
You can apply on-line using the government’s Carer’s Allowance webpage.
access cards
The Access Card (sometimes referred to as the CredAbility Card or a Nimbus Card) translates a person's disability/impairment into symbols that highlight the barriers they face and the reasonable adjustments they might need. Think of it as a Disability Passport.
This then informs providers quickly and discreetly about the support needed and may gain the holder access to things like concessionary ticket prices and complex reasonable adjustments without having to go into loads of personal detail.
The card is open to all ages and disabilities. Many venues accept it as proof that the disabled individual requires the accompaniment/assistance of a carer, unlocking the provision of free carer passes for certain activities and events.
The card costs £15 for three years and can be applied for via the link below.
cea card
The CEA Card is a national card scheme developed for UK cinemas by the UK Cinema Association (UKCA).
The card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema.
The card is also one way for cinemas to make sure they look after their disabled guests. If you require an adjustment to visit a cinema because of your disability, cinema staff should make them for you whether you have a CEA Card or not.
For more information and how to apply, please follow link below.
free entry for carers
Many venues provide free passes/tickets for carers accompanying a disabled child.
It is worth checking the accessibility statement on the provider's website for this concession as it is not always made obvious that this is available.
It can make a huge difference in the cost of an activity or day out if an adult can go in for free, which especially helps those on a tight budget.