London’s families are being priced out of work by the high cost of childcare. Childcare in London 23% more expensive than the England average and long commuting times and jobs with irregular hours can leave parents struggling to find high quality childcare at the times they need it. Want to make a difference? Take two [...]

4Children calls for more help to prevent family breakdown New research from the national charity, 4Children, reveals the extent of conflict and violence in Britain’s families. A survey of parents with children under the age of 18 carried out by YouGov on behalf of 4Children reveals that over half of parents with children experience serious [...]

There is little to be upbeat about in the latest research into the lives of disabled people and their families, published by Contact a Family this week. The survey behind the research, which reached over 1100 families, found that social, emotional and financial isolation is causing almost three quarters (72%) of families with disabled children to experience poor mental health [...]