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As pupils in England head back to class today we answer some of your top questions
Monday 8th March 2021
From today, Monday 8 March, schools in England will be open full time to all pupils. It’s understandable that some parents will be worried out their child’s return to school or college so to help we’ve put together answers to some of your most common questions.
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Join our virtual London Marathon team 2021!
Friday 5th March 2021
The virtual Virgin Money London Marathon is back this October - and you’re invited to join our team of runners raising funds to help us continue the vital work we do supporting UK families with disabled children.
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Ask the expert! Round-up of our Facebook Q&A on Education, Health and Care plans
Thursday 4th March 2021
Thanks to everyone who took part in our Education, Health and Care plan Q&A – we had so many questions! The Q&A was hosted in our closed (private) Facebook group by our education advisers Jill, Lesley and Michaela from our helpline team. If you would like to read back any of the answers you are welcome to join our group – joining is easy, just answer a few simple questions and you’re in!
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Tell us your experience of access to the Covid-19 vaccine for parent carers, disabled children and older siblings
Thursday 4th March 2021
Please help us to get a picture of the situation of access to the Covid-19 vaccine for families with disabled children and young people across the UK. This will help us to identify any issues and push for further change.
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Today's budget: Furlough scheme, support for self-employed and Universal Credit extended
Wednesday 3rd March 2021
In today’s budget the Chancellor has announced the extension of financial support for people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Tell us what you think of our advice and information service
Wednesday 3rd March 2021
If you've used our free helpline or browsed for advice on our website, we'd like to know how you found your experience.
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What are annual health checks? Find out in our new podcast episode
Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Did you know that everyone with a learning disability aged 14 and over is entitled to a free annual health check with the GP? In our latest podcast episode, our health lead Amanda talks about why it's so important parents take up the offer.
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It's secondary school National Offer Day - what happens now?
Monday 1st March 2021
Parents whose child is leaving primary school will have made their applications for a secondary school place last October. Today is the National Offer Day for secondary school applications.
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Celebrate getting the Covid vaccine with our new Facebook profile picture frame
Friday 26th February 2021
Have you had your first Covid-19 vaccine as a parent carer? Celebrate getting the jab while helping us raise awareness of the importance of registering as an unpaid carer by using Contact’s new Facebook frame for profile photos.
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Contact calls for information about vaccines for high-risk children on Channel 4 News
Friday 26th February 2021
Lastnight on Channel 4 News, our Head of Campaigns called for more information on Covid-19 vaccines for clinically vulnerable children. Watch it again and support our campaign
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