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Government will work with children to create the first ever child-friendly version of the Victims' Code

• Updated: 5 February 2026

£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and from appointments.

• Updated: 3 February 2026

Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education

• Overview

  Your local council can provide help if you have a disabled child,…

• Childcare

  Your local council’s Family Information Service can give you details about…

• Education

  Under the Equality Act 2010, it’s against the law for schools and other…

• Motability scheme

  The Motability Scheme can help you lease a car if your child is aged 3 or…

• Home adaptations

  If your home needs to be adapted to meet your child’s needs, you may be…

You can be prosecuted if your child has unauthorised absence from school - truancy, help with getting your child to school, and legal action to enforce school attendance

The adoption process - eligibility, assessment, adoption agencies, adoption court orders, overseas adoptions and the rights of birth parents.

A guide for parents whose child has been abducted to Romania by the other parent, legal guardian or someone acting on their behalf.

• Updated: 11 July 2025

Apply for a UK Ancestry visa if you're a Commonwealth citizen and can prove that one of your grandparents was born in the UK - eligibility, fees, documents, how to apply, how long it takes and how to settle

You can ask the police to check if someone that has contact with a child has a record of sexual offences.

How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.

Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.

• Updated: 7 July 2025