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Two child limit on benefits pushing families with disabled children further into poverty

Monday 13 May 2024

New research from the End Child Poverty Coalition (ECPC) shows that the government’s current two-child limit on benefits policy is pushing families...
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Help paying for wheelchairs, home adaptations and more: Your top 5 questions answered

Tuesday 26 July 2022
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Disabled households eligible for Wales winter fuel support payment

Friday 22 July 2022
Movement for Good Awards: Nominate Contact to win £1,000
Vote for Contact to win £1,000 so we can support even more disabled families

Thursday 21 July 2022
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Little progress made on tackling premature deaths of people with learning disabilities 

Tuesday 19 July 2022
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Care for a child with hemiplegia? Join other families for a FREE outdoor adventure in August

Tuesday 19 July 2022
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Carers and clinically vulnerable children to get autumn vaccine booster

Monday 18 July 2022
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Finding suitable childcare during school holidays and term time

Thursday 14 July 2022
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Less than 2 weeks to let the government know what you think about its plans for SEND services in England

Tuesday 12 July 2022
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Get instant help for your disabled child with Charlie the Chatbot

Monday 11 July 2022
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Are you a parent of a child with a rare medical condition?

Friday 8 July 2022
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Cost of living payments won’t count towards care charges

Thursday 7 July 2022
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Learn about grants, discounts and other financial help for disabled families at our Q&A 

Thursday 7 July 2022
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Creating a sensory-friendly space for children and young people at Alder Hey Hospital

Wednesday 6 July 2022
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Autism and learning disability no longer detainable ‘mental disorders’ under draft Mental Health Bill

Tuesday 5 July 2022
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SEND Review Green Paper and consultation: Naming a school on an EHC plan

Friday 1 July 2022
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Grab a bargain in our Fledglings summer clearance sale!

Thursday 30 June 2022
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Demand better support for disabled children in England

Friday 24 June 2022
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Pears Foundation funding boost for rare condition support groups

Friday 24 June 2022