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. You might also want to visit the Contact website for further advice and support for families about raising a child with additional needs.
Carer’s Leave
From 6 April 2024, employees in Great Britain will be able to take unpaid time off work to care for a dependant. This note explains the key things you need to know about carer's leave and answers some of the questions you may have.
Disability discrimination in the workplace
What is disability discrimination, and what can you do about disability discrimination at work?
Carer’s Allowance
Information on Carer's Allowance covering who may be able to claim and where to get further information.
Benefits if you take parental leave or resign to care for a disabled child.
Deciding to leave your job or deciding to go on parental leave are big decisions. Here we outline some of the benefits you may be entitled to, and how leaving your job or going on parental leave may affect your existing benefits.
Time off work for parents or carers of disabled children
This is an outline guide to some employee rights to time off work for parents and carers of disabled children.
Flexible working for parents and carers of disabled children
Information about the right to request flexible working for parents and carers of disabled children.