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Find your local parent carer forum Find your local parent carer forum Parent carer forums are groups run by parents and carers of disabled children from a local area in England. Their aim is to make...
Success stories: parent carers making a difference Success stories: parent carers making a difference Here are some examples Parent Carer Forums (PCFs) have shared with us highlighting some of their achievements and impact. Every PCF is unique...
Education beyond 16 Read about education after 16 years for young people with special educational needs (SEN).
Forum resources Forum resources This page contains recorded online learning, training videos and the latest reports on parent carer participation. 2023-24 virtual conference recordings now available We’re pleased to be able to...
All about genetics All about genetics Many traits in plants and animals are heritable (can be passed down from one generation to the next), and genetics is the study of these heritable factors....
Sports & fitness Contact your local authority for activities in your area. It may also have a scheme giving disabled people concessionary rates for local pools, leisure centres and sports facilities. Often this...
Privacy policy Privacy policy Last updated: October 2023 At Contact, we are committed to protecting your privacy. Whenever you share personal data with us we aim to be clear with you and not to...
Claiming DLA higher rate mobility Even if your child has no physical problems with walking, they might still qualify for the higher rate of the DLA mobility component if their behaviour is very difficult to...
Grants and monitoring Grants and monitoring Contact administers, and pays a grant of up to £17,500 available to one parent carer forum in each local authority area of England, funded by the Department...
Carer Support Payment Carer Support Payment is a new benefit the Scottish government is introducing to replace Carer’s Allowance in Scotland.
Benefits at 16 You may be able to continue claiming benefits for your child when they turn 16 or help them claim benefits.
Helping children with hemiplegia at nursery and school What is Hemiplegia? Top tips for staff working in early years and primary settings Creating an inclusive school setting “At Alex’s primary the head talked to the whole school before...
Carer’s Allowance Carer's Allowance is the main benefit for carers who provide at least 35 hours of care per week.
Tweaking & adapting computers Computers are everywhere in our lives: home, school, work and play. Children with hemiplegia may seem to start at a disadvantage, but learning to use computers effectively can help them...
News for forums News for forums Here you’ll find all the latest news and updates for parent carer forums. You might also find it useful to visit our upcoming learning events page and...
If your child is missing out on free school meals If your child is missing out on free school meals Resources to help eligible families claim the free school meals they’re entitled to, but missing out on. Download our free...