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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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Demand action from Chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget

Wednesday 14 February 2024

Apply this month for free childcare hours for two-year-olds

Tuesday 13 February 2024

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From empowering parent carer voices to encouraging common understanding of conditions : How parent carer forums are transforming lives

Tuesday 13 February 2024

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Contact NI brings rare condition families together

Monday 12 February 2024

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You won’t believe the luck of these two parent carer sisters!

Friday 9 February 2024

Latest Disability Action Plan falls short for families of disabled children

Thursday 8 February 2024

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Contact calls for increase in the Disabled Facilities Grant

Wednesday 7 February 2024

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Final low-income cost of living payments go out from this week

Wednesday 7 February 2024

Parent carer forums in action: Playtime for all children in Bedfordshire

Tuesday 6 February 2024

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This February, find out why Parent Participation Matters!

Thursday 1 February 2024

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Parent carers among top winners in the Contact Weekly Lottery last year

Tuesday 30 January 2024

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Universal Credit for disabled students: your top 5 questions answered

Monday 29 January 2024

Have you applied for a Disabled Facilities Grant for your disabled child?

Wednesday 24 January 2024

Rewatch our winter illnesses Q&A with leading specialist

Tuesday 23 January 2024

Share your views on SEND mediation standards

Monday 22 January 2024

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DCP launches Manifesto 2024

Friday 19 January 2024

Warm Home Discount Scheme letters sent out

Wednesday 17 January 2024

Spaces still available on our free online workshops for London parents with an autistic child – no diagnosis required

Tuesday 16 January 2024

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