The challenges faced by parents of disabled or seriously ill children include higher food and energy bills, concerns about the limited interaction their kids have with friends out of school, and worries they'll always be at a disadvantage.
A study of 1,000 parents with four- to 11-year-olds who aren’t disabled and 1,000 parents with at least one child who is disabled, found the latter also spend an extra £111 a month on food than those with non-disabled children.
Parents without disabled or seriously ill children spend £239 a month on food for their family - compared to £350 for those with disabled children.
