Useful Numbers


Below are some telephone numbers that you might find helpful. If you need to find other numbers please speak to the Liaison Nurses.

Government Support


Benefits

You can contact the Benefit Enquiry Line for a claim form and advice on how to fill it in. You can contact these numbers between 8.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday and Between 9.00am and 1.00pm on Saturdays.

Benefits - A guide for parents
The Little Hearts Matter Information Team
(PDF, 490 KB)

  Directgov - Benfits and financial support page

Benefits Enquiry Line Tel: 0800 88 22 00
Textphone: 0800 24 33 55

Carer’s Allowance

If your child is eligible for Disability Living Allowance, you may be able to claim Carer’s Allowance. You can also apply for Disability Living Allowance on-line.

Telephone Carer’s Allowance: 01253 856 123
Directgov - Carer's Allowance - how to claim
Directgov - Caring for someone
Carer's Allowance claim form
(PDF, 320 KB)

The Family Fund


The Family Fund provides grants to families with severely disabled or seriously ill children;

www.familyfund.org.uk
Telephone 0845 130 4542

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charities


The Rainbow Trust Children’s Charities provides practical and emotional support to families with life threatening or terminal illness:

www.rainbowtrust.org.uk
Telephone 01372 363438