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Suppliers take Warm Home Discount Scheme applications amid rising energy prices

Thursday 23 September 2021

A number of energy suppliers have now opened their applications for their Warm Home Discount Scheme, offering a rebate of up to...
School transport in England: Get expert advice at our Facebook Q&A in September

Wednesday 22 September 2021
80% say Universal Credit cut behind financial fears for next year

Monday 20 September 2021
Mum lives in fear as crowded home drives non-verbal son to harmful and risky behaviour

Friday 17 September 2021
Silver medallist Paralympian Dan Bethell: ‘Sport is for everyone – and can change your life!’

Friday 17 September 2021
Covid booster jabs will be offered to UK parent carers

Wednesday 15 September 2021
Quarter of disabled children live in home that makes their condition worse

Tuesday 14 September 2021
All UK children aged 12-15 to be offered Covid vaccine

Monday 13 September 2021
New DCP report: Disabled children and their families still reeling from impact of pandemic 18 months on

Friday 10 September 2021
Cycling supremo rides across Britain in 9 days to raise money for families with disabled children

Thursday 9 September 2021
Listen to our new podcast on Child Disability Payment in Scotland

Tuesday 7 September 2021
Here’s how a free new service has been life-changing for parents of disabled children

Monday 6 September 2021
Autistic children and others aged 12-15 eligible for Covid-19 vaccine under expanded JCVI advice

Friday 3 September 2021
Received advice from Contact? Tell us what you think!

Friday 3 September 2021
Third vaccine shot for people with severely weakened immune systems announced

Thursday 2 September 2021
Changes to the education system in Wales come into force today

Wednesday 1 September 2021
Back to school and a new routine

Tuesday 31 August 2021
Leicestershire families enjoy a day of fun and activities in the sun!

Friday 27 August 2021
Worried about the return to school in England? Listen to our new podcast episode

Thursday 26 August 2021