Help and advice for parents in Stoke-on-Trent

Financial Support

Carers Allowance - Direct.gov    
Direct.gov is the official Government website. The link below will take you to the page about Carers Allowance. It includes information on what Disability Living Allowance is, who may be eligible to claim and how to do so.
Carers Allowance Unit helpline: 0845 608 4321        
www.direct.gov.uk 

Caudwell Children
Caudwell Children's is committed to changing the lives of disabled children across the UK by providing specialist equipment, treatment and therapy as well as its annual Destination Dreams holiday and family support services. 
Tel: 0845 300 1348
Email: charity@caudwellchildren.com   
www.caudwellchildren.com  
Caudwell Children's Facebook page

Direct Payments - Stoke-on-Trent City Council
The link below will take you to the City Council's web page about Direct Payments. It includes information on what Direct Payments are, who may be eligible to claim and how to do so. 
Tel: 0800 561 0015       
www.stoke.gov.uk

Disability Living Allowance - Direct.gov    
Direct.gov is the official Government website. The link below will take you to the page about Disability Living Allowance. It includes information on what Disability Living Allowance is, who may be eligible to claim and how to do so.
Benefit Enquiry Line: 0800 88 22 00        
www.direct.gov.uk   

Disability Solutions 
Disability is a charity organistaion that offers a range of services for people with a disability. Services include free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support on disability and welfare benefits; education and employment; equipment and aids; and local support services. 
Tel: 01782 683800 
Email: advice@disability-solutions.net     
http://beehive.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=656   

Family Fund
Family Fund is the UK's largest provider of grants to low-income families raising disabled and seriously ill children and young people. They can help with essential items such as washing machines, fridges and clothing but can also consider grants for sensory toys, computers and much needed family breaks together.  
Tel: 08449 744 099 
Email: info@familyfund.org.uk   
www.familyfund.org.uk  
Family Fund's Facebook Page 

Whizz Kids
Whizz-Kidz is a charity that is all about giving disabled children the chance to
lead a more independent life. It provides disabled children with the essential wheelchairs and other mobility equipment they need to lead fun and active childhoods. 
Tel: 020 7233 6600 
Email: info@whizz-kidz.org.uk     
www.whizz-kidz.org.uk  
Whizz Kidz' Facebook Page