Childcare is expensive. You can get an idea of the average costs of different types of childcare. Free childcare If you have children under 4, you can get some free childcare. This is called Free Early Education Entitlement or FEEE. There are different rules depending on the age of your child and your own circumstances. […]
This section includes : how to register a birth how to register a new baby with your GP Health Visitors support groups and free things for new babies parenting mental health support with money How to register a birth with Bradford Council If you have recently had a baby in Bradford, by law you must […]
All schools in Bradford have staff who support the pupils to be healthy, happy and safe. This means that if your child is having problems, either in school or at home, they can get extra support. Is your child : struggling with school life ? being bullied ? being affected by problems in the family […]
Social Services is a team of professionals in Bradford Council. They work to keep children and families safe, happy and healthy. The team works with different services e.g. housing and health, co-ordinated by a social worker. People sometimes worry that if Social Services get involved in their family, their child will be taken away and ‘put […]
This section is for you, if your child has a significant learning difficulty, compared to other children of the same age. Or if they have a long-term illness or health condition which makes it difficult for them to take part in daily activities. Bradford has a plan (called the Bradford Local Offer) to help children […]
Adult Social Services If you or someone in your family is aged over 18 and needs extra support to live independently, they may be able to get support from Adult Social Services. This is run by Bradford Council. Adults who may need extra care and support include: older people people with learning disabilities people with physical […]
Being a carer means you are regularly caring, without being paid, for someone who has an illness, health condition or disability. This person could not manage without your help. They could be a friend, family member or neighbour. If you are a carer, you may be able to get support from Bradford Council. This could be […]
You need to open a bank or building society account so that you can: get paid or receive welfare benefits There are many types of bank account. Make sure you find one that is right for you. A “basic” or “current” account is usually free. It should meet your everyday banking needs. It usually allows […]
Bradford District Credit Union offers a place to save and borrow money. It is open to people who live in Bradford or the surrounding area. Credit Unions can be a good choice for people who have had difficulty opening a bank or building society account. They do loans as well as accounts. Credit Unions are […]
Post Office Card Accounts are similar to bank accounts, but can only be used to receive Welfare Benefit payments. They can be easier to set up than a bank account. A Job Centre Plus advisor can help you set an account up. You will be given a Post Office card account with a plastic card and […]
