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Discounts & Support

Carer tickets, access cards, travel, grants and advice. Always check the latest rules on the official site.

CEA Card

Leisure

A free cinema ticket for the person accompanying the cardholder at most UK cinemas.

Who can get it: Usually age 8+ and receiving DLA, PIP or similar. Small yearly fee.

www.ceacard.co.uk ↗

Access Card (Nimbus)

Leisure

Shows your access needs at venues, often unlocking carer tickets and adjustments.

Who can get it: Anyone with a disability or impairment. Fee for 3 years.

www.accesscard.org.uk ↗

Max Card

Leisure

Discounts at attractions for families of children with additional needs.

Who can get it: Issued through participating local authorities and charities.

www.mymaxcard.co.uk ↗

Disabled Persons Railcard

Travel

1/3 off most rail fares for the holder and one adult companion.

Who can get it: Includes children receiving DLA. Check criteria on the site.

www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk ↗

Blue Badge

Travel

Park closer to where you need to go.

Who can get it: Children 3+ with certain needs, including some non-visible conditions.

www.gov.uk ↗

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

Travel

Lanyard that signals you may need extra help, recognised at many airports and stations.

Who can get it: Anyone with a non-visible disability.

hdsunflower.com ↗

Family Fund

Grants

Grants for things like equipment, family breaks and essentials.

Who can get it: Lower-income families raising a disabled or seriously ill child.

www.familyfund.org.uk ↗

Disability Living Allowance for children

Benefits

Monthly payment towards the extra costs of care and mobility needs.

Who can get it: Under 16s who need much more care or supervision than other children their age.

www.gov.uk ↗

Carer's Allowance

Benefits

Weekly payment for caring 35+ hours a week.

Who can get it: The person cared for usually gets DLA care at middle or high rate. Earnings limit applies.

www.gov.uk ↗

IPSEA

Advice

Free legally based advice on EHCPs and Tribunal appeals.

Who can get it: Parents and carers in England.

www.ipsea.org.uk ↗

Contact

Advice

Helpline and guides on benefits, education and support for families with disabled children.

Who can get it: UK families.

contact.org.uk ↗