News and Insights

Financial support towards the cost of school age childcare for working parents

Policy Insight
1st September 2022

Call Employers For Childcare to find out what support is available with childcare costs for school age children.

Upfront childcare support available through Advisor Discretion Fund

Policy Insight
26th August 2022

Universal Credit claimants in Northern Ireland, or those in receipt of other income-based benefits, can benefit from a grant for upfront childcare costs.

Review of childcare services in Northern Ireland

Policy Insight
25th August 2022

Surveys planned for childcare providers and parents in Northern Ireland to inform development of long overdue and much needed Childcare Strategy.

Cost of living payment of £150 to be made to those on Disability Benefits

Policy Insight
25th August 2022

£150 cost of living payments for disabled people will start to issue from 20 September.

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey explores sensory rooms at High Rise in Lisburn

Press Release
23rd August 2022

Minister Hargey views the sensory rooms at High Rise and finds out about how the centre supports guests with additional needs.

Supporting your employees during the cost of living crisis

Policy Insight
22nd August 2022

Many employers are looking for ways to support their staff during the cost of living crisis.

Find out more about Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children

Policy Insight
16th August 2022

If you have a child with a disability, or additional needs, ensure you find out what financial support your family is entitled to.

What help can I get with my childcare costs?

Policy Insight
15th August 2022

Most working parents can get help paying for childcare - call the Family Benefits Advice Service to find out what you're entitled to.

Find out more about Carer’s Allowance and how to claim it

Policy Insight
15th August 2022

If you are providing regular and substantial care to someone who is disabled you may be entitled to Carer’s Allowance.

Find out if Tax-Free Childcare could help with your childcare costs

Policy Insight
11th August 2022

Tax-Free Childcare is a scheme to help working parents pay for their childcare - find out if your family is eligible and you could save £1000s.