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MPs turn a long-overdue spotlight on children’s mental health and education

Tuesday 24 February 2026

The Education and Health and Social Care committees have teamed up to launch a joint inquiry into children and young people’s mental...

New reports highlight health inequalities faced by BAME and disabled people

Wednesday 10 June 2020

Court of Appeal judgment on school transport loophole

Thursday 9 April 2020

DWP pauses recovery of all benefits overpayments, tax credits debts and Social Fund loans

Monday 6 April 2020

What does the emergency Coronavirus bill mean for disabled children?

Friday 20 March 2020

Close the loophole campaign update

Thursday 12 March 2020

Families at the sharp end of the school transport loophole share their stories

Thursday 20 February 2020

School Run Crisis campaign update

Wednesday 10 July 2019

Disability Living Allowance for children in Scotland to be replaced by new benefit from 2020.

Monday 4 March 2019

Disability Living Allowance eligibility – the top myths busted!

Tuesday 21 November 2017

How does the tax credit ‘disabled child element’ affect housing benefit?

Tuesday 20 December 2016

Craig Mathieson’s statement on the DLA Takeaway ruling

Friday 10 July 2015

Incredible victory for Mathieson family in Supreme Court battle

Wednesday 8 July 2015

Extra tax credit payments if you’re claiming DLA

Tuesday 5 May 2015

Disability Living Allowance and other benefits

Thursday 16 April 2015

Listen to our DLA myth-busting podcast

Thursday 9 April 2015

Busting myths about Disability Living Allowance eligibility

Thursday 12 March 2015

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