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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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Adult Disability Payment rolled out to more parts of Scotland

Thursday 23 June 2022

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Government reveals pay dates for cost of living support package

Tuesday 21 June 2022

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Helping to reduce parent carer loneliness

Tuesday 21 June 2022

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Innovative Medicines Fund launched to improve treatment access for rare conditions

Monday 20 June 2022

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How are you taking part in Dinosaur Day this Sunday?

Thursday 16 June 2022

Lunchboxes filled with sandwiches, fruit, vegetables

New summer holiday food grant announced by Northern Ireland government

Tuesday 14 June 2022

A closer look at the SEND review Green Paper and consultation: Question 4, EHC plans

Monday 13 June 2022

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Scottish Carer’s Allowance supplement to be paid from today

Friday 10 June 2022

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Eligible families better off by £5,000 a year thanks to Contact Family Finance’s advice

Thursday 9 June 2022

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Parents hit with rising school fines over non-attendance

Wednesday 8 June 2022

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Huge shout out to parent carer forums this Volunteers’ Week!

Monday 6 June 2022

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Thanks to families showing support for Out of Energy campaign

Wednesday 1 June 2022

Chancellor Rishi Sunak

Chancellor unveils new measures to support families with extra energy costs in huge campaign win

Thursday 26 May 2022

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Have you told the government what you think about the SEND review green paper yet?

Thursday 26 May 2022

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Campaign for help towards energy bills gathers momentum – take action today

Wednesday 25 May 2022

Want to help us improve our HemiHelp information, support and advice services?

Wednesday 25 May 2022

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Thinking about getting involved in our annual Dinosaur Day fundraiser this year? Read this message from the family behind it all!

Tuesday 24 May 2022

Radical reset of children’s social care ‘unavoidable’ as review urges £2.6bn injection

Monday 23 May 2022

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