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Help us get better support for carers

As the general election approaches Carers UK will be campaigning to make sure that whoever forms the next government is left in no doubt that carers need to be a priority. Back their campaign and send a message to the next Prime Minister. Read More...

Have your say on charges for NHS car parks

Parents visiting children in hospital will know the high cost of hospital parking, the lack of parking space close to hospital wards for families and the great difficulties families face when trying to claim reimbursement for these charges. Read More...

Could your child be a young ambassador?

The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) is currently recruiting a number of disabled young people to become young ambassadors. Read More...

Anti Bullying Week 16 - 20 November 2009

This year's Anti-Bullying Week campaign is 'Stay safe in cyberspace' and focuses on cyberbullying – particularly using mobile phones and the internet. Key messages are that it's still bullying, it's 24/7 with no escape and is anonymous. Read More...

Is your local authority ready to deliver improved short breaks?

The Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) campaign group, of which Contact a Family is a founding member, needs your help. Read More...

Ask your MP to support the Autism Bill

The Autism Bill is a set of proposals to introduce a law to support people with autism. It is due to be voted on in Parliament on Friday 27th February and is backed by the National Autistic Society and 13 other autism organisations. Read More...

Take Action!

The Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) campaign is calling on families to take action by e-mailing your local authority to ask how they are planning their short breaks services now and beyond 2011. Read More...

Sign petition on benefits for carers

A carer has started an online petition in response to a government consultation on benefits reform. Read More...

Right care, Right deal coalition launches new campaign website

Right care, Right deal - a coalition of three of the UK’s largest charities – Help the Aged, Counsel and Care and Carers UK – has launched a new campaign website. Read More...

Campaign win safeguards most vulnerable disabled children

The Every Disabled Child Matters campaign is celebrating a campaign success as the government introduces a change in legislation that ensures the most vulnerable disabled children in long-term residential placements have their welfare promoted and protected. Read More...

 

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