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Landmark judgement finds that housing benefit rules discriminate against disabled children. Contact a Family welcomes the Court of Appeal’s unanimous decision that the size criteria used in determining housing benefit in the private sector discriminates against disabled children.Click on the link above to read the full story.
Our response to the new Special Educational Needs Green Paper in England The Department for Education has recently published their progress and next steps on the SEN Green Paper. Click on the link above to read more.
Our one-stop-shop service for special educational needs advice and information Call our freephone helpline 0808 808 3555 or click on the link above to find out more.Click on the link above to read the full news story.
Call our helpline to get a copy of our Guide to future benefits changes Are you on benefits? Are you worried about how recent changes in the welfare system may affect you? Call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 to order your copy of our Guide to future benefits now. Click on the link above to read more.

News stories. The government is planning the biggest change in 30 years to the way children’s and young people’s additional needs are assessed and met in the proposed Children and Families Bill. Read the article here
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We produce a range of publications for families and professionals. Search for our guide on family relationships for parents of disabled children. Find out more about looking after family and couple relationships and also what to consider when a relationship breaks down.
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