Contact calls for free school meals vouchers as 1/3 eligible disabled children miss out Research carried out by Contact reveals that a third of eligible disabled children are unable to access their free school meal due to medical and sensory reasons. As a result,...
Minister for schools confirms free school meals voucher option for disabled children on school roll Schools in England can use lunch parcels or voucher options to ensure they provide free school meals to those children entitled to them and on the school roll, the minister...
Applying for a school place We'll help you apply for a place for your child, whether they are starting school for the first time or changing to another school.
How to ensure tax credits payments for your 16-19 year old don’t stop Do you have a 16-19 year old staying in school or college after the summer holidays? Remember to let the Tax Credit Office know by 31 August or you could...
Williams syndrome Also known as: Infantile Hypercalcaemia; Williams-Beuren syndrome Background Williams syndrome is a rare congenital (present at birth) condition that is caused by missing genetic material from chromosome 7. Individuals with...
Leukaemia and other Allied Blood disorders If your child is affected by a disability or medical condition we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information, support and advice. You can...
Cot Death Also known as: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Background Cot death is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby for no obvious reason. The post-mortem examination may explain some...
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Healthcare in Scotland The structure of healthcare in Scotland Integrated health and social care In 2016, the Scottish Government brought health and social care together in to a single, integrated system. The aim...
Introduction This advice applies in Wales only. Read information for families in England, Northern Ireland or Scotland. An overview of the systems of support in education for children with additional learning...
Social care assessments for disabled children and parents: Your Top 5 questions Our helpline advisers ran a busy Q&A session in our Facebook group last week for families who were new to the social care assessment process in England. They answered nearly...
Transport in Northern Ireland This advice applies in Northern Ireland only. Read information for families in England, Scotland or Wales. The education authority has a legal duty to make free-of-charge travel arrangements for children...
Putting things right – Wales Who should I talk to? Talk to the staff involved with their care or treatment as soon as possible. They will try to resolve your concerns immediately. If this doesn’t...
Best Start Grant This advice applies in Scotland only. Best Start provides grants to low-income families with young children who claim certain means-tested benefits. What is Best Start? Best Start provides grants to...
Roadmap for the new government Roadmap for the next government - disabled children deserve a government that is prepared to think big and to build a society where everyone is given equal opportunities.
Contact first: Research grant awarded to investigate what deters under-represented communities from accessing health care services Contact, working in partnership with Alder Hey Children’s Trust, Edge Hill University and the North West National Network of Parent Carer forums ( NW NNPCF), have successfully secured a grant...
Education, health & social care Education, health & social care As your child gets older, they’ll be entitled to support in different areas of their life. The support they already receive might change as they...
Free School Meals – extra resources and your questions answered We have heard from lots of parents who have successfully used the free school meals template letters to request an alternative, such as a voucher, to their child’s free lunch....