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Help with School Exclusions

The BPP School Exclusions Project offers free advice and representation to parents whose children have been excluded from school, whether permanently or for a fixed term.

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Grants for Disability Sport - Chesterfield

NEW funding to increase participation in sport from Chesterfield Borough Council.

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NEW Template Letters

NEW template letters and a leaflet have been produced to help families involved in making "Best Interest Decisions"

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Travel and Adventure Grants

Opportunities for travel and adventure grants for the disabled - a great way to try new challenges and experiences

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Grants for Nurses

Check out the support for nurses - both past and present in need of financial aid......

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Funding for Community Groups in Dorset

The deadline for a grant boost from Dorset Community Foundation for disability and community groups is fast approaching......Find out the details here......

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The Lighthouse Club Benevolent Fund

Financial support for construction workers and their families in financial need from an accident or ill health.

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No Go Britain

NEW campaign by Channel 4 News to record your stories of travelling by public transport....

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FREE E-books

FREE e-books for you to download from Amazon. Don't worry if you haven't got a Kindle as you can use your PC or phone....

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Grants for Disabled Young Adults

Grants for disabled young adults in transition between children's and adult services

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Discounted Holidays for Carers

Don't miss out! Discounted caravan holidays for carers in the Cotswolds and Torbay.....

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Lost Gardens of Heligan

Visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan - one of Britain's finest gardens with it fascinating story of how it was lost and found.

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Grants for Disability Arts and Music

Information on funding for disability arts, disabled artists and music therapy for the disabled

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Grants in Shropshire

Do you live in Shropshire and have Cerebral Palsy? If so, this charity might be able to help you.......

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Charlotte's Tandems

FREE use of tandems for the disabled whatever your age or disability......

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Get Online @ Home

Discounted desktops and laptops for individuals on Disability Living Allowance and the Disability element of Working Tax Credits.

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New DLA Guide

A new guide to help parents of children with learning disabilities and Autism claim the mobility component of DLA.

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Choices 4 U

Grants for young people (16 to 25 years) who have life limiting or complex needs to make the most of life.

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The Steven Gerrard Foundation

Funding for disabled and disadvantaged children's projects. Closing date 9th March 2012.

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Business Grants for the Disabled

Discover business grants for the disabled and other sources of finance for disabled entrepreneurs

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Emergency Grant Funding for the Elderly and the Vulnerable Now Available

The newly launched Keep Warm, Keep Well, Keep Safe Fund offers grants to support individuals as well as organisations and community groups who are working with elderly and vulnerable people.

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Disability and Employment - Information and Advice

Check out disability and employment advice and information

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Emergency Essentials for Children

The BBC Children in Need have launched a new programme to help with children and young people's most basic needs.

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Merlin's Magic Wand

Merlin's Magic Wand is open for 2012. It provides magical experiences for seriously ill, disadvantaged and disabled children at it's attractions.

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Funding for Children's Trips

Daytrippers are able to help fund trips for groups of disabled children/young people with disabilities, life limiting conditions and terminal illnesses.

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Access to Work

What is the Access to Work grant, who does it help and how do you apply?

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Disability and Employment

Combining disability and employment whether you have a disability or caring role

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Trewan Sands

Holidays for low income families with a disabled child under 18 years in accessible accommodation at a variety of venues across the UK.

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Justice for All

Join in the campaign to for free legal advice to disabled people and others on low incomes who need to challenge benefit decisions

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FREE wet room products

Nominate a disabled person for FREE wet room products through the Impey Cares Campaign

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Home Energy Scotland

Help to cut your energy bills and stay warm this winter.....

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Benefits 2012

Disability Alliance has just published the proposed Benefit rates from April 2012

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Grants for Individuals with Cancer

Check out grants for individuals receiving or recovering from Cancer.

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Respite for Carers over 50

Have you been unable to have a break from caring over the last year? If so Saga may be able to help you.

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Children's Legal Centre

FREE factsheets, on-line support and telephone helpline on all aspects of family, child and education law.

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Handmade Quilts and Blankets

Project Linus UK makes beautiful handmade quilts to give away to sick and traumatised babies, children and teenagers, hospices and sensory rooms for schools.

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NEW Publication

Kids, the children's charity have published a useful guide to the legislation surrounding inclusion

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Financial Help for Cystic Fibrosis

Check out grants to help children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis

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Grants for Children and Young People - Dreams and Wishes

Dreams and Wishes - Grants for Children and young people with disabilities, serious and life threatening conditions

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Experiences for Children with Cancer

Helping children with cancer - The Joshua Foundation provides holidays and experiences for children and their families.

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Little Princess Trust

Wigs and hair pieces for children suffering hair loss due to cancer and alopecia

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Is it Legal?

A family guide to the law and children - answering common questions and myths.

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Grant for my Business

I was wondering if there is any help for disabled people in my position. I would like to start a small wood turning business mainly to occupy the time

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The Royal Yacht Britannia

Last February we went on a city break to Edinburgh. The Royal Yacht was definitely on our to-do list. Situated outside of the city centre at Leith we

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Take Action on Health Reform

Join Every Disabled Child Matters in calling on the Government to make child health and disabled children a priority for the NHS in England.

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Grant for a Laptop

Would it be possible to get a grant for a computer for my partner who has Multiple Sclerosis. She does not venture out much but it will be almost impossible

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Disability Discounts Scotland

Search Disability Discounts Scotland for concessions for the disabled in Scotland

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Warm Home Discount Scheme

New government scheme providing £120 rebate on your energy bills. Open to pensioners on the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit and some vulnerable groups. More information here.....

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Do you live in Sheffield?

And are you a parent or carer of a disabled child?If so, Sheffield City Council are providing grants of up to £400 for you to take a break from your caring responsibilities. Check out the details....

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