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A mum hugs her son on a sofa in front of a window.

As social care reform nears crucial turning point do you have an experience to share?

Friday 5 September 2025

The Law Commission is due to publish its report and recommendations for the reform of disabled children’s social care law this month....
Parent sitting in school staircase talking to fed up child
Education secretary announces new behaviour and attendance hubs in England as the school year starts

Thursday 4 September 2025
A mother holds a baby whose back is covered in chicken pox
Free chickenpox vaccination to be made available

Thursday 4 September 2025
Two girls hugging in front of school bus
A parent carer responds to Richard Tice’s comments on school transport

Wednesday 3 September 2025
A couple smile alongside their son in a wheelchair, all smiling
‘Can’t describe the hope this brings’: two more parent carers win £1k in charity lottery

Tuesday 2 September 2025
A group of people, including children and adults, wearing red helmets and climbing harnesses, are standing in an outdoor area with a wooden fence and a climbing wall in the background. They look happy, with one child making a hand gesture towards the camera.
Government extends holiday free meals programme

Monday 1 September 2025
Boy playing on the beach next to wheelchair
Summer days out to remember: Joy, connections and first-time adventures

Friday 29 August 2025
Disabled teen refused school transport due to unfair ‘loophole’ in English law

Thursday 28 August 2025
Fight for Ordinary Disabled Children's Partnership's new campaign logo
Invite your MP to the Fight For Ordinary September drop-in!

Wednesday 27 August 2025
Potty training
Upcoming Brighter Beginnings workshops for early years parents

Tuesday 26 August 2025
Primary school building and playground
What to do if your child doesn’t yet have a school place

Tuesday 26 August 2025
An open blue backpack on a yellow background. Poking out of the bag are colour pencils splayed in a fan shape, some scissors and paper.
Back-to-school checklist for families with disabled children

Tuesday 19 August 2025
Question marks on overlapping cardboard cut outs
What’s in a name? We’d love to hear your thoughts – and you could win £50!

Monday 18 August 2025
A man rides a blue bicycle while guiding a child seated on a connected yellow tricycle. They are outdoors, surrounded by grass, a brick wall, and other people walking or standing nearby.
What families need to know about preparing for Universal Credit

Thursday 14 August 2025
Interior of empty school bus
Young disabled people and their parents speak out on post 16 school transport cuts in England

Wednesday 13 August 2025
Close up of hands typing on a laptop with a superimposed screen depicting chat with AI.
AI doesn’t understand families – but we do!

Tuesday 12 August 2025
Council tax bill with some pound coins on top
Your views wanted on Council Tax, parental leave & safeguarding

Tuesday 12 August 2025
Screenshot of the NHS App on an iPhone
NHS App prevents parents ordering vital medications

Monday 11 August 2025
The hands of a medical professional giving someone a vaccine shot
Covid & flu vaccine details announced

Thursday 7 August 2025