Parents and carers of dependants with a disability
Information and resources for people who work or wish to work and have caring responsibilities for dependants with a disability.
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read more on Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Rights for carers Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Rights for carers
Can I take time off work to care for someone? My child is 'at risk', what should I do? Tailored guidance for carers on rights at work, childcare & benefits.
read more on Paying for Childcare for Disabled Children Paying for Childcare for Disabled Children
Are you a parent of disabled children and confused about how to pay for your childcare? Here we explain what options are available.
read more on Downloadable Guides for Parents and Carers of Disabled Children Downloadable Guides for Parents and Carers of Disabled Children
Working Families publishes occasional information guides and booklets that can be freely downloaded. More publications will be added shortly.
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read more on Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Rights for carers Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Rights for carers
Can I take time off work to care for someone? My child is 'at risk', what should I do? Tailored guidance for carers on rights at work, childcare & benefits.
read more on Paying for Childcare for Disabled Children Paying for Childcare for Disabled Children
Are you a parent of disabled children and confused about how to pay for your childcare? Here we explain what options are available.
read more on The Waving not drowning network The Waving not drowning network
The Waving not drowning project provides a helpline, Facebook page, newsletter, e-bulletin and occasional events and publications for parents of disabled children and carers of adults who want to combine paid work with their caring responsibilities.
read more on Downloadable Guides for Parents and Carers of Disabled Children Downloadable Guides for Parents and Carers of Disabled Children
Working Families publishes occasional information guides and booklets that can be freely downloaded. More publications will be added shortly.
read more on Time Off Work for parents or carers of disabled children Time Off Work for parents or carers of disabled children
The law is complicated. Here we provide an outline guide to some employee rights to time off work for parents and carers of disabled children.
read more on Flexible working for parents and carers of disabled children Flexible working for parents and carers of disabled children
The right to request flexible working for parents and carers of disabled children are the same as parents of non-disabled children. An employee with 26 weeks of service with the same employer has the right to make a request to work flexibly. The employer has three months to respond (although this can be extended by […]
read more on Choosing Childcare for Disabled Children Choosing Childcare for Disabled Children
What are the options when choosing childcare for disabled children? Here we outline some of the possible options.