Do you know whether you are getting the right amount of universal credit as a parent carer? There are four elements to consider based on your individual circumstances. If you need more information, you can find it at contact.org.uk/uc

Looking for low muscle tone friendly disability aids/sensory toys? Fledglings is your One Stop Shop for all essential aids for children and young adults with a disability! Find more products here: ow.ly/i2nv50RmkLu

Our Brighter Beginnings (0-5) workshop on 'Early Years Entitlements' will give advice and support for parents/carers in England about childcare, Early Years Educational provision and benefits/grants. Find out more and register to attend here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighter-beg…

Today is #UndiagnosedChildrensDay , an awareness day ran by @swan_uk and @geneticall_uk, where they spread the word about what it means to be affected by an undiagnosed genetic condition, raise awareness and reach out to more families who need support ow.ly/VFOc50Rg2T5

Join us online to celebrate our work with @NDTiCentral to support young disabled people. We’d like to invite you to a series of online sessions taking place from 10-13 June, to celebrate this work and share learning. Find out more: contact.org.uk/about-contact/… #parentcarers

Financial matters, and the benefit system can seem very confusing at the best of times. This online workshop will help you to make sense of financial matters and opportunities for you and your family. Register to attend here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/brighter-beg…

Today we launch Removing Barriers – our manifesto for special schools.

We're calling on the next government to take 6 urgent actions in its first 100 days to remove barriers and build a better SEND system. nasschools.org.uk/manifesto2024/

#NASSManifesto2024

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We have long campaigned for improvements to Carer’s Allowance – an increase in the weekly payment, an increase in the earnings limit and the removal of the cliff edge when a carer earns over that limit. Read more here: ow.ly/ZNwb50RmZ2F

If you're looking for a community of others that understand, Contact has its very own safe space just for parent carers over on Facebook, you can find it here: facebook.com/groups/Contact…

📰UK Gov Dementia Adviser has resigned over the prosecutions of unpaid carers.

After 'absolutely no progress at all on social care', he said that 'the latest thing' of DWP reclaiming benefits from carers and Disabled people 'is beyond the pale'

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Enough is enough. Disabled people are not the problem.

Last week the Prime Minister made a speech about so-called 'sicknote culture'. He also proposed major changes to disability benefits.

Today we're launching a petition in response to this full-on assault of disabled people.

🌟 Attention schools, community groups, and PCFs! 🌟 Enhance your sensory resources and support those with special needs with our funding for sensory products! If interested, tag your organization, confirm your interest, #FundingOpportunity

It's World Primary Immunodeficiency Week! Primary Immunodeficiencies (PIs or PIDs) are caused by hereditary gene mutations that result in the disruption of normal immune function. There are over 380 different chronic PID disorders. Find out more here: contact.org.uk/conditions/pri…

Over on Facebook, we asked parent carers what tips & tricks they thought other parent carers should know and we received so many fantastic comments, including this one from a now grown-up disabled child, Sharon Hannington. A wonderful and important perspective 💙💚

Did you know that April is #AdrenalDiseaseAwarenessMonth ? There are many conditions that can lead to problems with the adrenal gland function. The adrenal glands are small and shaped liked triangles and are located just above each kidney. ow.ly/h9Ac50RhVt5