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Stressed mum working on a laptop at the kitchen table while her children sit behind her.

Record number of complaints to Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Wednesday 30 July 2025

Many parents of children with additional needs talk about the battle to get support for their child. One of the routes of...
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Don’t miss out on your free NHS flu jab this autumn

Wednesday 7 September 2022
Child receiving flu jab
Autumn Covid booster campaign launches

Tuesday 6 September 2022
Join our Facebook Q&A on the DLA higher rate mobility component and SMI and disruptive behaviour rules
Join our Facebook Q&A to learn about DLA higher rate mobility

Friday 2 September 2022
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Cost of living payment date announced for families on tax credits

Friday 2 September 2022
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£400 energy scheme to apply in Northern Ireland

Tuesday 30 August 2022
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Adult Disability Payment rolled out across whole of Scotland

Monday 29 August 2022
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£500 Wales carer payment deadline extended

Friday 26 August 2022
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Contact joins charities calling on PM candidates for immediate help for families

Friday 26 August 2022
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Contact comments on energy price cap announced by Ofgem today

Friday 26 August 2022
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Getting ready to get back to school

Thursday 25 August 2022
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Parent carer ‘over the moon’ after winning £10,000 jackpot in our weekly lottery

Wednesday 24 August 2022
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Tell us about your extra energy costs for our Cost of Living Inquiry

Tuesday 23 August 2022
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How to ensure tax credits payments for your 16-19 year old don’t stop

Friday 19 August 2022
Child preparing for zipline with instructor at woodland adventure day
Family fun in the sun!

Thursday 18 August 2022
Infographic showing the differences between needs assessments and carer's assessments.
Carer’s and Needs Assessments: What’s the difference?

Wednesday 17 August 2022
Photo of mum next to little girl using a wheelchair with text that says "Free workshops in August and September for parent carers in Scotland"
Join 4 free online workshops for parent carers of disabled children in Scotland

Monday 15 August 2022
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Could you be paying less Council Tax?

Thursday 11 August 2022
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Consultation on EHC plan annual review timescales closes soon – Contact’s view

Wednesday 10 August 2022