Financial support children and young people with autism
Help with childcare costs - find out what childcare you can access depending on your child’s age and your personal circumstances.
Guide to direct payments for parents and carers - help to cover care need costs for children and young people aged 0–18.
Personal budgets and direct payments - for young people 19–25 who are eligible for ongoing care and support.
Action on Disability provides a welfare benefits service. They can support and advise on applications for Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Carers Allowance as well as support with appeals.
16–19 Bursary Fund - financial support scheme for eligible young people in education.
Financial support in higher education - information about financial support in higher education.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children under 16
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for young people over 16
Parking, Blue Badges, Freedom Passes and Taxicards - information about how to apply for the Disabled person's freedom pass, taxicards, and travel assistance.
Financial support for parents and carers
Parents and carers may be eligible for the following benefits if you regularly spend time caring for someone: