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A group of people stands behind a semi-circular table in a formal wood-panelled room, with two individuals in the centre holding signs about a Child Trust Fund campaign.

Major Child Trust Fund victory for parent carers

Tuesday 3 November 2026

The government is to legislate for a simpler way for young disabled people to access Child Trust Fund savings. We warmly welcome...

Do you have questions about your child’s annual review?

Monday 2 November 2026

Autumn budget announcement round-up

Friday 30 October 2026

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Your views needed on exclusion proposals

Thursday 29 October 2026

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Contact responds to Autumn Budget 2026

Wednesday 28 October 2026

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Important developments in Universal Credit health campaign

Tuesday 27 October 2026

Carer’s Allowance earnings limit to be tapered

Tuesday 27 October 2026

The Reality of Rare: Caring for your child, looking after yourself

Monday 26 October 2026

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What we want to see in the budget for families with disabled children

Friday 23 October 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham in a suit and glasses sits at a boardroom table holding a document as the Prime Minister addresses a child trust fund.

Hope for families as Prime Minister addresses locked Child Trust Funds at PMQs

Thursday 22 October 2026

Infographic about special educational needs in Makerfield, highlighting that 4,088 children have identified needs, with a bar chart showing wait times for EHC plans and statistics on NEET status for 16-17-year-olds compared to their peers.

The SEND crisis is national, but the evidence is local

Wednesday 21 October 2026

A young boy pours water from a plastic jug into a sensory table with colorful toys, watched closely by an older blonde woman. Nearby, a young girl in a pink shirt observes. The background buzzes with vibrant decorations and other children engaged in playful workshops.

Setting the record straight: Disability Living Allowance

Tuesday 20 October 2026

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SEND reform proposals: Individual Support Plans

Monday 19 October 2026

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Join our webinar on birth injury and birth trauma support in Wales

Friday 16 October 2026

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Hope, community and looking after yourself: a sicklecell warrior’s story

Thursday 15 October 2026

A young girl with curly hair sits next to an adult, holding a toy bear in each hand. They are on a green mat, with various colorful toys scattered around. The girl's navy hoodie has “GAP” written on it. The adult has a lanyard around their neck.

Satisfaction uptick for Contact’s advice services

Wednesday 14 October 2026

Review finds no evidence of overdiagnosis and calls for earlier support for children and young people

Tuesday 13 October 2026

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Play Contact’s brand-new Christmas Raffle!

Monday 12 October 2026

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Celebrating community and inclusion at Sheffield Grand Mosque

Friday 9 October 2026

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