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Monday 7 September 2026

We're running our bi-annual survey and asking you to shape our information and advice so it best meets your needs. Are there...
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Support for parents of children with autism in the Midlands and London

Saturday 22 July 2023
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Take action on lack of holiday childcare for disabled children

Friday 21 July 2023
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Our DinoDay fundraising total roars past £15k!

Friday 21 July 2023
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Your top questions about post 16 education in England answered

Thursday 20 July 2023
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Workshop for London and Midlands parent carers – strategies to help you support your child this summer

Monday 17 July 2023
Jasmin is struggling to find suitable holiday childcare for her son, Max
9/10 families unable to find suitable holiday club for their disabled child this summer

Friday 14 July 2023
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Government publishes updated school transport guidance

Thursday 13 July 2023
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Congratulations to our two newest parent carer lottery winners!

Tuesday 11 July 2023
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Have your say to make safeguarding work for disabled children

Monday 10 July 2023
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Disabled children’s post-16 education in England: Get advice at Facebook Q&A

Friday 7 July 2023
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Celebrate our Weekly Lottery’s 3rd birthday with a free draw!

Wednesday 5 July 2023
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We’re looking for two trustees – could one of them be you?

Wednesday 5 July 2023
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Summer activities for disabled children: your top 5 questions answered

Friday 30 June 2023
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Support for children missing school – share your views

Wednesday 28 June 2023
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Energy costs to drop this July – but government must do more

Tuesday 27 June 2023
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Free eye test boost for pupils in England special schools

Monday 26 June 2023
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Rewatch our Child Trust Funds and Mental Capacity Live Q&A

Wednesday 21 June 2023
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Autism and employment – workshop for families in London and the Midlands

Wednesday 21 June 2023