Useful Links
Financial Support & Grants
Family Fund
If you are raising a disabled or seriously ill child and need support with essential items, Family Fund may be able to help.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children
DLA may help with the extra costs of looking after a child who:
- is under 16
- has difficulties walking
- requires substantially more care than a child of the same age without a disability
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
PIP can help with extra living costs if someone has:
- a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability
- difficulty with daily activities or mobility
NDCS: Claiming PIP for your child
Birkdale Trust
This charity provides financial support to children and young people with hearing impairment and to organisations supporting them.
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
Students with a disability, health condition or learning difference may apply for DSAs to help with extra study-related costs. DSAs do not need to be repaid.
More about Disabled Students’ Allowances
Local Support in Bolton
Local Offer
Information on events, services and activities for children and young people with SEND in Bolton.
National Charities & Organisations
National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS)
The NDCS helps families support deaf children and young people at every stage.
RNID
A national charity offering free, impartial and confidential support for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
A national organisation that trains dogs to support deaf people, enhancing independence and confidence.
Visit Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
Professional Training
Training as a Teacher of the Deaf
Information for anyone interested in becoming a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf.