Benefit changes announced in Autumn Statement On Wednesday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out the government’s plans for the economy in his Autumn Statement. Read our CEO’s response. Below we outline some of the main benefit changes...
Chronic Fatigue syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Also known as: CFS/ME; Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction syndrome; Epidemic Neuromyasthenia; Myalgic Encephalomyelitis; Myalgic Encephalopathy; Post-viral Fatigue syndrome If your child is affected by a medical condition or disability...
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Also known as: Tuberous Sclerosis If your child is affected by a medical condition or disability we can help. Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to get information,...
Disabled children still excluded from school more than non-disabled peers New data released by the Department for Education (DfE) shows that pupils with special educational needs (SEN) in England continue to be more likely to be permanently excluded or suspended...
Meeting with the school If you think your child is being bullied, let the school know your concerns straight away. If you have spoken to the school but it is still happening, ask the...
Helpline Parent Adviser SEND Helpline Parent Adviser SEND Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2025 Hours: 28 hours per week – Home Based or Office Based/Hybrid Salary: £31,623 – £34,870 pro rata (Office...
Digital Information Officer – Nations Digital Information Officer – Nations Salary: £33,821 pro rata Hours: 14 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 9 months Location: Home-based Join us! We are Contact, the charity for families with...
Continuing care Continuing care is an NHS-funded care package for children and young people aged under 18 with complex health needs arising from illness or disability. What is a continuing care? Continuing...
School exclusions and SEN: Get expert advice at our Q&A for families in England School exclusions and SEN: Get expert advice at our Q&A for families in England Schools must follow certain procedures before making a decision to suspend or exclude a disabled child,...
Alopecia 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...
Universal Credit managed migration: your top 5 questions answered The DWP has started the ‘managed migration’ process of asking people on tax credits and other means-tested benefits to claim Universal Credit (UC), even if they have had no change...
Royal Parks Half Marathon This picturesque, flat course will take runners through the heart of London and through four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington...
Ectodermal Dysplasia Background Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is not a single disorder, but a group of closely-related conditions of which more than 160 different syndromes have been identified. They are genetic conditions affecting...
Deafblindness Background Deafblindness, sometimes known as dual sensory impairment or multi-sensory impairment, is a combination of sight and hearing difficulties (see entry Deafness). A very small number of people with deafblindness...
Autumn Covid vaccine details announced The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has announced its recommendations for the autumn Covid booster programme. The JCVI’s recommendation – which the government has accepted – is that...
Porphyria 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...