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Happy Days is a registered charity that provides special holidays for children who suffer from severe illnesses and disabilities, or who have extenuating circumstances.

Hannah’s Holiday Homes Appeal provides luxury breaks for families with children who are seriously ill. They currently have three holiday homes around England.

Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust provides grants to help people of all ages who are ill, convalescent or disabled. These grants are used to provide medical and household aids to alleviate sickness and make a huge difference to people’s…

Essential Living Fund (ELF) is part of the Social Fund scheme through Southend Borough Council. The Council deals with claims for community care grants and crisis loans for general living expenses.

Dreams Come True is a charity whose mission is to fulfill the dreams of children and young people aged between 2 and 21 years who are living with a terminal or serious medical condition.

We Are Citizens Advice – the people’s champion. We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are here to help everyone who needs it with…

Carer’s Allowance Unit can give information on Carer’s Allowance and how to make a claim. The website details eligibility conditions and it is possible to make a claim online or download a claim form.

Coram Children’s Legal Centre provides legal advice and information on areas of child, family and education law via The Child Law Advice Service.

We match members of the public who need free legal help with barristers who are willing to donate their time and expertise in deserving cases for those who are unable to obtain legal aid and cannot afford to pay.