SEND Directory

Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you are 16 or older and have a physical or mental health condition or disability.

You may qualify for one of the following council tax discounts, reductions, or exemptions:

Help if you're a undergraduate or postgraduate student with a learning difficulty, health problem or disability

You could get a bursary to help with education-related costs if you’re aged 16 to 19 and:

• studying at a publicly funded school or college in England - not a university
• on a training course, including unpaid work experience
• A publicly funded school is one that does not charge you for attending it.

If you’re 19 and over

You could also get a bursary if you either:

Information includes information and discounts for:

• Transport accessibility
• Disabled persons freedom pass
• Taxicard
• Dial-a-Ride
• Blue Badge Parking Scheme
• Disabled Coachcard
• National Rail

Use our benefits calculator to find out what benefits you can claim.

There are options for those who may need extra care and support to stay in their homes, would like support to live independently, or are considering residential care.

If you’re aged 19 or over, on a further education course and facing financial hardship, you could get Learner Support. Learner Support can help pay for things you need to attend your course or study that are not covered by your course fees.

The UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families provides support, guidance, advice, and more.

Their advice and guidance section has a wide range of information about autism, including diagnosis, behaviour, communication, loneliness, sensory differences, mental health, benefits and money, education, and more.

• Visit the National Autistic Society website

Grants and Holidays for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Serious Illnesses.