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Disabled children entitled to free flu jab this winter

Friday 25th September 2020

Winter is coming, and at-risk groups entitled to a free flu vaccination this year include children, carers, people with learning disabilities and adults with long term health and medical conditions.

Government announces new in-work Job Support Scheme to replace the current furlough scheme

Thursday 24th September 2020

The government has announced that a new in-work job support scheme will replace the current furlough scheme from November in order to try and protect ‘viable’ jobs over the next six months. The Government has also decided to extend the self-employment income support scheme to April 2021, although the amount of help provided is changing.

Government confirms shielding won’t resume amid further restrictions

Tuesday 22nd September 2020

The prime minister Boris Johnson confirmed today in the commons that while the government is introducing further restrictions across the country, there will be no instructions for vulnerable people to return to shielding.

New £500 Test and Trace Support payment to be introduced in England for workers on low incomes who are required to self-isolate

Tuesday 22nd September 2020

The government has announced a new payment for people in England who are required to self-isolate, who are unable to work from home during their period of self-isolation and who lose money as a result.

What’s the return to school been like? Take 5 minutes to complete Disabled Children’s Partnership back to school poll

Monday 21st September 2020

Disabled Children’s Partnership is asking families with disabled children – what has the return to school been like for your children and you?

"Your lovely box put a smile back on her little face"

Friday 18th September 2020

Last month we were lucky, thanks to our generous funders, to be able to offer 100 families a gift box full of sensory and behaviour items from our Fledglings shop. We received some lovely feedback from those families that we wanted to share with you.

Updated benefits information from Contact: DLA, PIP and Universal Credit

Tuesday 15th September 2020

We’ve just updated our Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) guides.

Families value Contact’s new 1-2-1 advice and emotional support service

Monday 14th September 2020

Contact’s new 1-2-1 listening ear service has been gratefully received by families up and down the country.

Clear masks deliver healthcare boost for learning disabled and hearing-impaired patients

Wednesday 9th September 2020

Frontline NHS and care workers will receive 250,000 clear masks to help them better communicate with patients who rely on lip reading and facial expressions.

Listen to our back to school in England podcast episode

Monday 7th September 2020

As more children return to school today in England, we've published a new podcast episode full of information and advice to help you prepare and settle into the new term.