Home About Us News Insights Policyinsights Policy Insights Mothers taking earnings hit due to difficulties accessing or affording childcare Policy Insight17th June 2022 The Social Market Foundation publishes data highlighting how difficulties in accessing or affording childcare impact on women’s earnings. Cost of living payments will start to issue in July Policy Insight16th June 2022 Direct cost of living payments will be made to households in receipt of means tested benefits. Planning needs to turn into progress and a timeline agreed for publication of a new Childcare Strategy for Northern Ireland Policy Insight10th June 2022 Political instability cannot be allowed to stall progress on the delivery of much needed investment in childcare in Northern Ireland. Child Funeral Fund introduced in Northern Ireland Policy Insight6th June 2022 A one-off lump sum payment for bereaved families to cover the expense of a funeral after the death of a child. Using an unregistered childcare provider can be an expensive mistake Policy Insight31st May 2022 Working parents can benefit from financial support with childcare costs – so long as they are using a registered childcare provider. Chancellor announces new financial support to help families with soaring cost of living Policy Insight27th May 2022 The Westminster Government is rolling out much needed financial support to households across the UK – but longer-term measures are needed to support families. Parents feeling the pressure from the cost of living crisis could be missing out on financial support Policy Insight26th May 2022 Overview of the financial support that may be available to families. Help with upfront childcare costs in Northern Ireland through the Advisor Discretion Fund Policy Insight23rd May 2022 Parents on Universal Credit or other income-based benefits can get support with upfront childcare costs to help them move into work on increase their hours. Stay eligible for Childcare Vouchers – don’t miss out by leaving it too late to re-join the scheme Policy Insight20th May 2022 Parents must make at least one payment into their Childcare Vouchers each 52 weeks. Soaring inflation and rising cost of living pushing families to crisis point Policy Insight18th May 2022 UK Government, and local politicians in Northern Ireland, must do more to support families struggling with rising cost of living. 1…1617181920…43
