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It looks like your child is NOT eligible.

You may want to try these other sources of support:

Disabled Children’s Service

Hackney Ark (HIT Squad)

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Child under 5?

Your child will become eligible from their 5th birthday. If you have a 3-4 year-old, you may be eligible for a one-off payment.

Please email us on: Short.Breaks@Hackney.gov.uk

Or call 020 8356 6789 option 1.

‘No recourse to public funds’?

If your child or young person is not currently in receipt of DLA/PIP because of ‘No recourse to public funds, you can still apply and your situation will be looked at on a case-by-case basis.

Please use this application form.