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OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness about potential hazards to babies associated with sleep products.
Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education
Your local council can provide help if you have a disabled child,…
Your local council’s Family Information Service can give you details about…
Under the Equality Act 2010, it’s against the law for schools and other…
The Motability Scheme can help you lease a car if your child is aged 3 or…
If your home needs to be adapted to meet your child’s needs, you may be…
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
Things to consider when buying and using products.
Savings for families on baby formula as government brings in measures to help tackle child poverty.
Advice to give pregnant women on infections that can be transmitted via contact with animals that are or have recently given birth.
What to expect if you're sent to prison - prison rules and regulations, healthcare and education, prisoner rights
Employer guide to Statutory Neonatal Care Pay and Leave: eligibility, notice period, record keeping, getting help.
Find out which supplies of children’s clothing or footwear are zero-rated for VAT.
Resources to support blind cord safety and raise awareness.
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