Families living in Wales who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child, aged 17 or younger, on a low income from working or income-related benefits, can now apply to UK charity Family Fund for grants for items their children need.

Applications are open until November 3 to eligible families for grants for wide-ranging items, including white goods like fridge-freezers, washing machines and cookers; furniture, clothing and bedding; technology like computers and tablets; sensory and play equipment and family breaks and days out.

Families can make an online application and will receive a decision within weeks. Families can apply for a grant once every two years, and can find all the information required at www.familyfund.org.uk/grants/schemes/wales-core-programme .