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Access to work

Access to work funding is provided by the Department for Work and Pensions to support young people and adults with learning difficulties or disabilities into employment. The funding is for equipment or additional support you may need so you can work. You can find more…

Carer's Allowance

You may be entitled to a Carer's Allowance to help you look after someone with substantial caring needs. You do not need to be related to or live with the person you care for. You can find more information, check your eligibility and apply via…

Choices post-16

Transition to Adulthood - have your say Do you or someone you know have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)? Do you want to have your say on how young people can be supported as they prepare for adulthood in Croydon? Take our survey and…

Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit that helps with the extra costs you may face if you are disabled. DLA is a tax-free benefit made up of two components (or parts): Care component Mobility component You can claim for DLA for children, whether you…

Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG)

A disabled facilities grant is available for a range of work that will help a disabled person remain in their home, for those in private or housing association properties. You can find more information on the Disabled facilities grant section of Croydon Council’s website (external link).  …

Disabled Student's Allowance (DSA)

Young people studying or intending to study in higher education can apply for a Disabled Student's Allowance, to cover some of the extra costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or other disability. You can get the allowances on top…

EHC plans and personal budgets

This guidance is about personal budgets for children and young people who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC plan). What is a personal budget? A personal budget is an allocation of money available from Croydon Council or Croydon Clinical Commissioning Group to fund…

Employment Support Allowance (ESA)

Employment Support Allowance is for young people who are ill or are disabled. It offers you financial support if you are unable to work, or personalised help so that you can work if you are able to. It is provided by the Department for Work…

Full-time education post-16

You can choose the following options continue in full -time study  after Year 11:

Other benefits and information

There may be other benefits or grants that you can apply for. You can find more information, check your eligibility and claim for Benefits via Gov.uk (external link). There are also several organisations in and around Croydon that offer advice on benefits and managing your…

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