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Increase in Carer’s Allowance overpayments causes distress to families with disabled children

Wednesday 24 April 2024

Carer’s Allowance overpayments have increased in the last year, official data shows. This is despite the government pledging to address the issue...
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Disabled families in Northern Ireland invited to join 4 fun family events this month

Friday 9 December 2022
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Join your energy supplier’s Priority Services Register

Thursday 8 December 2022
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Absences, exclusions and anxiety: Your Top 5 school attendance questions answered

Thursday 8 December 2022
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Top Xmas tips from our Listening Ear team

Tuesday 6 December 2022
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Universal Credit for disabled students: get advice at our Facebook Live Q&A

Monday 5 December 2022
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New Warm Home Discount Scheme rules in England and Wales

Thursday 1 December 2022
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Carer’s Allowance £7 earnings limit rise lets down carers and limits choices once again

Wednesday 30 November 2022
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10% off workshops, our next training course & meet the team

Wednesday 30 November 2022
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DfE confirms new year response to SEND review Consultation

Tuesday 29 November 2022
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Donate to Contact on Giving Tuesday

Tuesday 29 November 2022
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A quicker way to find answers to your most frequently asked questions

Monday 28 November 2022
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Two more parent carers win £1,000 each in Contact’s weekly lottery

Thursday 24 November 2022
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt MP
Changes to benefits and other financial support in today’s Autumn Statement

Thursday 17 November 2022
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Contact responds to government’s Autumn Statement

Thursday 17 November 2022
40% of families say their child's condition is getting worse because they can't afford to run medical equipment
Families with disabled children cutting back on life-saving equipment

Wednesday 16 November 2022
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Say Happy Christmas with our range of Contact cards

Friday 11 November 2022
Amanda Batten Contact's CEO
Amanda Batten to step down as Contact’s CEO

Thursday 10 November 2022
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Take action on Carer’s Allowance earnings limit

Thursday 10 November 2022