Help with household bills Our helpline advisers have put together a list of scheme and grants to help you stay warm in the winter. Check to see if you are eligible.
Contact & NNPCF National Parent Carer Forums Conference recordings Contact & NNPCF National Parent Carer Forums Conference recordings 2023-24 Contact & NNPCF joint face-to-face Conference recordings We are really pleased to be able to share recordings of sessions from...
Improving short breaks services We offer resources, guidance and advice to parent carer forums working to improve short breaks services for families with disabled children. What are short breaks services? Short breaks are a...
Annual reviews This advice applies in England only. Read information for families in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. Your local authority must review your child’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan at...
Moving into adult services A disabled child receiving support from children's services will be transitioned to adult care and support when they turn 18.
Video Games – Therapy of the Future? Parents know too much time on screens increases the risk of obesity, diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders, but what if gaming could actually double up as physical therapy?
Working with parent carers of children with additional needs & disabilities – CPD accredited Introduction Early identification and access to networks of support make a crucial difference to parents of disabled children, and for parents struggling to come to terms with concerns about their...
Getting a job Getting a job At some stage, you and your child will start to think about what happens when they finish school. In some cases, this will mean entering the world...
HemiHelp Online Magazine We're excited to have our HemiHelp magazine online! Keep coming back to see our latest articles.
Congenital Absence of the Testes Also known as: Anorchia Congenital absence of the testes (anorchia) is a very rare condition where the testes are absent when a baby is born. The testes are two egg-shaped...
How to join the DinoDay Stomp & Roar Challenge 2024 Getting involved in our DinoDay Stomp & Roar Challenge 2024 couldn't be easier! Here's all the important information you will need to take part.
Needs assessments An overview of the process social services used to decide how much support you and your child need and how to get one.
Forum and support group workshops Our parent carer forums and support groups workshops offer advice and information on leading and growing your reach and membership.
2024-25 Contact & NNPCF Joint In-Person Conference FAQ 2024-25 Contact & NNPCF Joint In-Person Conference FAQ Date: Tuesday 4th February 2025 (Timings are anticipated to be 10.00am arrival, 10:30am start and finishing at 4pm with Tea and Cake...
The flu vaccine Questions and answers about getting a flu vaccination to address concerns parents have raised with us.
What to do when a child dies On this page, we explain what to do when a child dies, including registering their death and getting support from a local hospice. What happens next If your child died...