Support for families and carers of neurodivergent children
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Benefits application support for families and carers of neurodivergent children

How I can help

I have designed this service to take the information you already hold about your child or young person and turn it into a clear and detailed Child DLA application.

Every family is different, which is why my service is tailored to the child or young person we are discussing rather than relying on templates or generic statements.

The Process

I've designed the process to be as simple and straightforward as possible.

Step 1 - Complete the intake form

Complete the short intake form to tell me a little more about your child or young person.  

I'll review the information shared and, if needed, ask a few additional questions.  If I feel my service is the right fit, I'll invite you to book your Zoom appointment.

Step 2 - Book your appointment

Once booked I'll send over everything you need for our session including:

  • your Zoom link
  • a secure evidence upload link
  • the DLA Application Details questionnaire

The questionnaire allows me to complete almost the entire DLA appplication on your behalf.  By completing it before we meet, the only part you'll usually need to complete at the end are your bank details, signature and date,

Step 3 - Your Zoom session

Our Zoom usually lasts around 90-120 minutes.  

We'll talk about your child's day-to-day life, the support they need and the impact those needs have for both them and those around them.

This isn't about listing deficits.  It's about building a clear and accurate picture of your child's everyday life.

Step 4 - Your application

If you have any additional evidence you'd like me to consider, you're welcome to upload it before our Zoom or within 48 hours afterwards.

Once I've reviewed everything you've shared, I'll prepare your Child DLA application and return it to you for review, usually within five working days.

The application will be returned to you almost entirely complete.  In most cases, the only sections you'll need to add yourself are your bank details, signature and date before sending it to the DWP.

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Helping you tell your child’s story; clearly, honestly, and with care.

You're not alone...

840k

Around 840,000 children in the UK receive Disability Living Allowance.

(Source: UK Parliament / DWP, 2026)

700K+

Over 700,000 are living with neurodivergent conditions like autism or ADHD.

(Source: UK Parliament, 2025)

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