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Families forced out of labour market amid rising costs

Wednesday 4 December 2024

62% of parent carers have given up work or reduced hours, on average losing £21,174 from their family income. Together with enormous...
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Changes for Scotland unpaid carers self-registering for Covid-19 vaccine

Wednesday 21 April 2021
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97% website users satisfied with our advice

Friday 16 April 2021
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DLA claims now accepted after six months in the UK rather than two years

Thursday 15 April 2021
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Our response to the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report.

Tuesday 13 April 2021
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Live in North Wales or West Mids? Take a look at our exciting new events for disabled children and their siblings!

Tuesday 13 April 2021
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How parent carer forums have risen to the challenge during the pandemic

Monday 12 April 2021
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Important information about face coverings (England only)

Thursday 8 April 2021
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Two-thirds of families want Covid vaccine for their child

Thursday 8 April 2021
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Welsh Government announces new payment for bereaved parents

Thursday 1 April 2021
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National Living Wage to increase but Carer’s Allowance earnings limit frozen

Wednesday 31 March 2021
Disabled Children's Partnership: 3 in 5 parents of disabled children are socially isolated
Families with disabled children experiencing high social isolation during lockdown

Tuesday 30 March 2021
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1 April return to school for clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) children in England

Tuesday 30 March 2021
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Scottish Government confirms launch date for new Child Disability Payment in pilot areas

Thursday 25 March 2021
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Rare Diseases Framework brings 4 UK nations together to improve care and diagnosis

Monday 18 January 2021
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Advice from Contact if you’re applying for secondary school place

Tuesday 27 October 2020
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Contact is here to help in lots of ways

Monday 5 October 2020
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Act now to make sure tax credits payments for your 16-19 year old don’t stop

Tuesday 25 August 2020
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Contact welcomes NHS England guidance to tackle health inequalities

Wednesday 19 August 2020