People involved in the care of your child with disabilities
A short guide to the people you may meet while your child is being looked after
Caring for a child with disabilities
Disability Exhibition 2012
Disability Exhibition 2012 is taking place on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 May at the Lagan Valley Leisureplex, Lisburn. It is Northern Ireland's largest exhibition for people with disabilities, families, carers and healthcare professionals. You can find out more on the Disability Action website.
Extra support for your child
The support available for children with disabilities in education, health and everyday life
Direct payments for children with disabilities
Direct payments can be made to people with parental responsibility for a child with disabilities
Child care for a child with disabilities
There are extra things to think about when looking for child care for a child with disabilities
Support groups for parents of children with disabilities
Some parents find it useful to talk to other parents in their situation
Disability Living Allowance for children
Claiming Disability Living Allowance for a child in the 'people with disabilities' section of NIDirect
Apply for Carer's Allowance
Get help covering health costs (leaflet HC11)
Find health services in your area
Make a complaint against the health service
Student finance
Get help with rates
Passports
