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New podcast episodes on the coronavirus income support schemes
Thursday 29th October 2020
This autumn the government announced a number of financial support schemes to help workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. We've got information about all these schemes on our website, and today we've published new podcast episodes recorded by our benefits expert Derek.
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Advice from Contact if you're applying for secondary school place
Tuesday 27th October 2020
The deadline for applying for a secondary school place in England is this Saturday 31 October. If you're applying for a place for you son or daughter, then we have advice for you.
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Fledglings’ half term sale! 10% off everything in our shop
Monday 26th October 2020
From 26 October – 1 November, help yourself to 10% off in our online Fledglings shop!
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Legal challenge to inadequate financial support for carers during pandemic refused
Friday 23rd October 2020
A campaign started by a parent carer, and support by Contact, to challenge the failure of the Government to adequately provide financial support to carers during the Covid-19 pandemic has been refused by the court today.
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Opportunity to share your views on Home Education
Friday 23rd October 2020
The Education Select Committee, which is a group of cross party MPs, are currently looking at the topic of home education.
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Legal duty on schools in England to provide remote learning to pupils at home because of Covid-19 announced
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Legal duty on schools in England to provide remote learning to pupils at home because of Covid-19 announced.
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Chancellor announces changes to Job Support Scheme
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Earlier today, the Chancellor announced changes to the in-work Job Support Scheme, which is replacing the furlough scheme from 1 November.
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Wales Deputy Health Minister announces £1m fund for unpaid carers
Wednesday 21st October 2020
The Carers Support Fund will make grants of up to £300 available to unpaid carers struggling with the financial pressures of Covid-19.
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Informal childcare rules for disabled children and young people during Covid pandemic across the UK
Tuesday 20th October 2020
Informal childcare by a friend or a grandparent can be hugely important to enable parents of disabled children to work or do the shopping or other household jobs. But what are the rules now that we are seeing more Covid restrictions across the UK?
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Listen to our new flu vaccination podcast episode
Tuesday 20th October 2020
In our new podcast episode, our Strategic Health Lead Amanda talks about the free NHS flu vaccination, why it's important and who can get it.
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