Evidence of eligibility needed for a Gateway Card or Gateway Card+

Further information on accepted evidence when applying

Evidence we can accept

We can accept letters from the following:

  • the family’s GP
  • a Hospital Consultant
  • a Diagnostic Assessment Service
  • a Paediatrician or Health Visitor
  • the child’s Teacher or SENCo
  • a Social Worker or Professional from CAHMS involved with the family
Example of a letter from a GP
Example of a letter from a GP
Example of a Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment letter
Example of a Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessment letter

Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

We can also accept an EHCP. This needs to be the whole document of your child’s original EHCP, not an annual review.

The front page of an EHCP issued in Hampshire will look as follows:

Example of a Education, Health and Care plan document
Example of a Education, Health and Care plan document

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

We will accept a receipt of DLA or PIP.

This should be your most recent award letter, showing the rates awarded and how long for.

Example of a letter regarding Disability Living Allowance
Example of a letter regarding Disability Living Allowance
Example of the new style letter regarding Disability Living Allowance
Example of the new style letter regarding Disability Living Allowance

Evidence we cannot accept

Examples of evidence that we cannot accept include:

  • bank statements showing a DLA or PIP payment
  • DLA or PIP award letters that have expired before 1 January 2023
  • an annual review of your child’s EHCP
  • a copy of your child’s previous Gateway Card or Gateway Card+

If you require any assistance regarding suitable evidence to support your application for your child or young person’s Gateway Card or Gateway Card+, contact the Short Breaks team: [email protected]