On April 1 2015 the Care Act, came into force in England. This law greatly improved the rights for carers over 18 - people who care, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot...
At the end of January Minister Edward Timpson announced £80 million of additional funding to extend opportunities to children with special educational needs and disabilities. This includes a continuation of £15,000 funding for 2016/17 for Parent Carer Forums and confirmation that the Independent Support Service will...
The NNPCF Steering Group met over the course of two days from Tuesday 19th – Wednesday 20th January 2016. Click here to to view the main headlines. ...
The mandate to NHS England sets the government’s objectives for NHS England, as well as its budget. In doing so, the mandate sets direction for the NHS, and helps ensure the NHS is accountable to Parliament and the public. In accordance with the Health and...
The NNPCF are pleased to present their Annual Report for 2015. We would like to take this time to thank all the Parent Carer Forums for their hard work and dedication over the last few years. Read more here. ...
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have just launched a consultation on their proposals for inspecting how local areas are meeting their responsibilities to disabled children and young people, and those with special educational needs (SEND). Read full update here. ...
Action for Children, CDC, Contact a Family and KIDS are working together to increase participation of parents, carers and young people in working alongside commissioners and providers to increase innovation in delivery of short breaks and to build on user led approaches and personalised provision....
The Care Act became law in England on 14th May 2014. It gives carers the same right to an assessment of needs and to services as the person they care for. To help you understand the Care Act Professor Luke Clements has written a helpful overview....
Contact a Family has updated their benefits checklist for parents. The guide helps make sure parents of disabled children get the benefits, and other financial help they are entitled to. Contact a Family has also updated their guide to claiming Disability Living Allowance for children. Click here to...