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The UK government is working with international partners to transform children’s care systems and to ensure every child has the chance to grow up in a safe, loving family environment.
Information about newborn screening tests for parents of babies in special care units.
Downloadable letters explaining UK laws and conventions on people's names and name changing.
Findings from the January 2019 to August 2019 survey of parents on childcare and early years.
The rules and exceptions that apply if you had more than 2 children before 6 April 2026 and claimed Universal Credit.
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