Other financial support

There are a range of other welfare benefits and grants deaf children and their families may be eligible for.

Carer's Allowance (CA)

Carer's Allowance (CA) is a benefit for people who care for someone that receives certain benefits. Find out if you're eligible.

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is for people 16 and over who find it harder to work because of ill health or disability.

Universal Credit is a payment for working age people who are on a low income or out of work to help them meet living and housing costs.

If the support or equipment you need at work is expensive, you may qualify for funding from Access to Work.

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a benefit paid to some students in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

If you're a higher education student, you may be able to claim Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs).

Grant-giving organisations help people with disabled children or low income families by providing funding or goods and services, such as equipment.