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Carer's Allowance
Carer’s Allowance is a UK Government benefit that provides financial support to people who spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone with substantial care needs.
Cortical Visual Impairment
Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is a neurological condition in which the brain has difficulty processing visual information, even though the eyes may be healthy.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a tax-free, non-means-tested benefit to help with extra care or mobility costs for disabled children up to the age of 16 years.
Disability Rights UK
Disability Rights UK is the UK’s leading Disabled People’s Organisation (DPO), led by, run by, and working for disabled people. The organisation campaigns to improve rights, inclusion, accessibility, independent living, education, employment, and equality for disabled people across the UK.
Education Health & Care Plan
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Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts (Northern Ireland)
Health and social care services are delivered through Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts, with overall planning and commissioning led by the Department of Health and the Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG).
Integrated Care Board (England)
Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) are NHS organisations responsible for planning, funding, and organising most NHS healthcare services within a local area in England.
IPSEA
IPSEA are the leading charity for Special Educational Needs (SEND) law in England.
Local Health Boards (LHBs) Wales
Healthcare is organised through Local Health Boards (LHBs), which plan, commission, and provide NHS services for their local populations.
Occupational Therapy
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