The Family Fund help families across the UK who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 17 or under. You can apply to Family Fund if:

• You live in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales (Please note: If you are a family living in Wales, please visit our Wales application pages to apply.)
• You are the parent or carer of a disabled or seriously ill child or young person aged 0-17 who lives with you
• You are currently living in the UK and done so for at least six months, or three months if your child is less than six months old. You are eligible to work and apply for public funds
• Your child is not in Local Authority care
• You have evidence of entitlement to any one of the following:
• • Universal Credit
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
  • Income Related Employment Support Allowance
  • Income Support
  • Housing Benefit
  • Pension Credit.
• Your child or young person has additional support needs arising from a long term disability or disabling condition or a serious or life limiting illness. By long term we mean lasting or likely to last 12 months or more.

You must meet all Family Fund eligibility criteria in order to be considered for a grant.

For more information visit the Family Funds website directly by clicking here!

You can apply yourself or we can help you with an application, just get in touch with the Carers Hub on 01738 567076 or email carershubadmin@pkavs.org.uk