Synopsis
Contact a Family is the only national charity that exists to support the families of disabled children whatever their condition or disability. With over 30 years of experience, our vision is that families with disabled children are empowered to live the lives they want and achieve their full potential, for themselves, for the communities they live in, and for society. It's why we offer support, information and advice to over 340,000 families each year and campaign for families to receive a better deal.
Episodes
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![Carers Allowance : FAQs]()
Carers Allowance : FAQs
22/01/2016Our welfare rights advisers respond to common FAQs about claiming Carers Allowance. For further advice visit http://www.cafamily.org.uk/carersallowance or call our freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555 (Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm). http://www.cafamily.org.uk/our-helpline/ What is the Carers Allowance earnings limit? Who qualifies for Carers Allowance? Will I be financially better off by Claiming Carers Allowance?
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![Challenging the myths around eligibility for Disability Living Allowance (DLA)]()
Challenging the myths around eligibility for Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
13/05/2015As part of our Counting the Costs campaign to stop families going without the basics, we're challenging myths around eligibility for Disability Living Allowance (DLA). Listen to Derek, welfare rights expert from our helpline explain DLA and dispel common myths on eligibility. If you'd like advice call our free helpline on 0808 808 3555 (Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm) and visit our website http://www.cafamily.org.uk/know-your-rights/benefits-and-tax-credits/disability-living-allowance/
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![Counting the Costs : A parents experience]()
Counting the Costs : A parent's experience
13/05/2015Our Counting the Costs campaign is calling for an end to families with disabled children going without the basics. In this podcast we hear parent carer Chantal share her experiences at the parliamentary launch of the campaign in late 2014, including how Contact a Family has helped. If you would like advice about any aspect of caring for your disabled child, you can call our free helpline on 0808 808 3555 (Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm). And to find out more about our Counting the Costs campaign, visit www.cafamily.org.uk/takeaction.
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![Dealing with bullying - our podcast series]()
Dealing with bullying - our podcast series
13/05/2015Bullying can happen to any child, but children with special educational needs or a disability (SEND) are more likely to be bullied, and children with a combination of difficulties can be particularly vulnerable. To help parent carers whose children are experiencing bullying at school, we've created a series of podcasts with lots of practical advice and information. If these issues are affecting you, you can also visit our website www.cafamily.org.uk/bullying and contact our free helpline to speak to one of our parent advisers on 0808 808 3555 (Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm) . We are also a member of the Anti Bullying Alliance,...
