Support in education
The law says that local authorities have a duty to identify children with additional learning needs (ALN) in their care. They must ensure that children with ALN are getting the...
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Eye care
Children are still ‘learning’ how to see as their eyes and brains are still developing. Picking up any problems as early as possible is really important. On this page we...
Radio 4 Appeal
BBC Radio 4 has chosen Contact as one of its appeal charities this winter.
The migration process to Universal Credit from legacy benefits
If you currently claim one of the legacy benefits Universal Credit is replacing, we explain how you might move over to that benefit.
Claiming DLA higher rate mobility
Even if your child has no physical problems with walking, they might still qualify for the higher rate of the DLA mobility component if their behaviour is very difficult to...
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.
Paying people in the forum
Information for forums about paying people including staff, self-employed and volunteer expenses.
Collecting parent carer voice
Information useful for forums on how they can gain the voice of parent carers in their area.
Roles and responsibilities
Information to support forums with the development of its roles and responsibilities.
National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF)
In this section, we look at the role of the NNPCF that all forums are a member of.
Guardianship, intervention orders and powers of attorney in Scotland
If you are the parent or carer of someone over 16, who needs help to make, communicate or carry out decisions, there are three ways to ensure you can act...
Going to university
This advice applies in Scotland only. Explore university options for disabled students. Find out about entry requirements, support services and living away from home. Studying at university level Most people going...
Planning for transition in Scotland
Guidance on planning for transitions into adulthood in Scotland, including additional needs in education, work, and independent living.
Case study: Finding paid work
Case study: Finding paid work Twin brothers Stuart and Matthew have Fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition that causes learning disabilities. Neither can read or write well, and they can...
Managing finances
Managing finances This advice applies in Scotland only. Financial planning Planning is the best way to be sure you’re dealing with the most important things. It also helps you prepare...
Children’s continuing care campaign
Over half of the most sick and disabled children in England referred for NHS-funded continuing care support have been rejected. Many families who get children’s continuing care packages live in...
Less than 2 weeks to let the government know what you think about its plans for SEND services in England
You have until 22 July to respond to the government’s public consultation on its proposals for reforming SEND services. All of the government proposals are set out in its green...
Demand action from Chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget
Ahead of the Spring Budget on 6th March, parent carer Samantha has written to the Chancellor demanding action on sky-high energy and living costs that continue to hit families with...
