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A social enterprise company, run by disabled people for disabled people, has received an award. Nimbus Disability, in Derby, was recognised in The Queen’s Award Innovation category. The award was presented by the Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire Elizabeth Fothergill and her deputy Tony Walker.

Unpaid carers, including parent carers, are providing more hours of care now than they were 10 years ago. That’s according to the latest census data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) about unpaid carers released last week.

A disabled woman said she was reduced to tears when asked to leave a pub because of her assistance dog. Louise Harris, who has multiple sclerosis, was approached by a manager in Hanley Wetherspoons on 13 January. “I was in utter shock, I could not believe it,” said Ms. Harris, adding she had provided proof cockapoo Bella was a service dog.

A £150 million investment up to April 2025 will better support people experiencing – or at risk of experiencing – mental health crises to receive care and support in more appropriate settings outside of A&E, helping to ease pressures facing the NHS.

The National Education Union (NEU) announced seven days of industrial action in February and March across England and Wales. Many families will be wondering what this means for their children. Contact Families tries to cover the key facts you need to know.