Money Matters for parents of young children: Free workshop for parent carers It costs more to raise a child with additional needs so financial help can make a real difference to your family. Unfortunately, the Benefits system is complicated. Join Contact’s free parent workshop on 10 February or 14 March to hear more about some of the main benefits and other sources of financial help for families whose children have additional needs. This workshop will give you an overview of benefits, Disability Living Allowance, Carers Allowance, grants available, discounts on utilities, leisure, discounts for carers. Accessing services for support with financial applications. Local information and helplines. Dispelling myths around benefits. Also covers Covid 19-related financial updates. Friday 10 February 10:00 am to 12:00 pm: Book now via Eventbrite. Tuesday 14 March 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Book now via Eventbrite. Find out more about Contact’s free parent workshops.