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Snowy scene in Welwyn Garden City

Help with heating cost as temperatures drop

Thursday 8 January 2026

With more heavy snow expected today across the UK, many of us will be relying on central heating more than usual to...
Baby in a pushchair
‘The best Facebook Live I’ve ever listened to!’

Tuesday 7 December 2021
Disability ramp signage
Disabled Facilities Grant funding welcome, but families still face 18-month assessment waits

Monday 6 December 2021
DLA higher rate mobility: your top questions answered
How to claim DLA higher rate mobility: your 5 top questions answered

Friday 3 December 2021
Dan with Allegra and Dante
‘We had to borrow money, use a food bank and jump through constant hoops’: Dan’s pandemic story

Thursday 2 December 2021
Scottish £10 bank note
Scottish Child Payment to increase to £20 per week

Thursday 2 December 2021
Baby in a pushchair
Could your child’s cold lead to something more serious?

Thursday 2 December 2021
The hands of a medical professional giving someone a vaccine shot
Second Covid vaccine dose approved for 12-15 year olds

Wednesday 1 December 2021
Child wearing mask at home
Covid restrictions reintroduced in education settings in England

Wednesday 1 December 2021
A group of people stand in a circle with their hands stacked together in the center. Each person is wearing a colorful sweater, showcasing various textures and patterns. The image conveys a sense of unity and teamwork.
#LetsParticipate21

Monday 29 November 2021
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Fledglings Black Friday is here: 15% off everything!

Friday 26 November 2021
Interior of empty school bus
Do you know your rights to free school transport in England?

Wednesday 24 November 2021
Coins next to a calculator
More generous Universal Credit rules for working families introduced from tomorrow

Tuesday 23 November 2021
Close up of £20 bank notes
Child Disability Payment, Scotland’s replacement for DLA, launched today

Monday 22 November 2021
Photo of man hugging his song with a purple banner that says: "Q&A: DLA Higher Rate Mobility, Friday 26 November, 10am-12pm"
Would your child qualify for DLA higher rate mobility? Find out at our Facebook Q&A

Friday 19 November 2021
A person with glasses and blue-tinted hair is smiling beside a young child with curly hair who is also smiling. Both appear to be sitting on a couch, sharing a joyful moment together.
“I had literally no idea how dangerous a common cold could be for my newborn. I wish I’d know about RSV”

Friday 19 November 2021
Purple banner with white text that says: "Families with disabled children deserve a benefits system that genuinely values them. Help turn the tide. Write to your MP."
Families with disabled children left financially devastated by pandemic, new study reveals

Thursday 18 November 2021
Child with snowman outside at winter
Scottish government extends child winter heating assistance to 16-18 year olds on PIP enhanced daily living component

Wednesday 17 November 2021
Celebrating 10 years of our special education helpline service

Tuesday 16 November 2021