Home About Us News Insights News Releases What does the Chancellor’s 2025 Spring Statement mean for families? Press Release31st March 2025 Key points from Spring Statement 2025 Help with your shopping through the Healthy Start Card Press Release26th March 2025 If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to help through the Healthy Start scheme. Over 14,700 families in Northern Ireland now saving money on childcare through Tax-Free Childcare Press Release26th March 2025 More families now using Tax-Free Childcare to help with their childcare costs. Employers – ensure you complete a Basic Earnings Assessment for your employees at the start of each tax year Press Release26th March 2025 A Basic Earnings Assessment is needed to ensure employees can receive the right amount of Childcare Vouchers NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme support will continue for 2025-2026 Press Release12th March 2025 NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme support will continue for 2025-2026 Moving from Tax Credits to Universal Credit? – Check your other entitlement. Press Release27th February 2025 Moving from Tax Credits to Universal Credit? – Check your other entitlement. Find out about financial support for children with disabilities or additional needs Press Release19th February 2025 Employers For Childcare’s Family Benefits Advice Service can advise on financial support for children with disabilities or additional needs. Closure of Tax Credits confirmed for 5 April 2025 in latest phase of move to Universal Credit Press Release31st January 2025 Anyone claiming Tax Credits will have to move to Universal Credit by 5 April following the closure of Tax Credits. Don’t miss out on childcare support you are entitled to Press Release24th January 2025 Call the Family Benefits Advice Service to find out what childcare support your family is entitled to. Free soft play for families at High Rise adventure centre Lisburn Press Release21st January 2025 Employers For Childcare provides free soft play sessions for families. 123…19