News & views

The latest stories about our projects, products and services and the disability sector in general.

SIGN UP TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Showing 1-18 of 1014

Upset child sitting with head down in the school corridor as other children walk in the background.

Child Poverty Strategy welcome but no targeted measures to help disabled children

Friday 5 December 2025

Today the government has published its long-awaited Child Poverty Strategy. Measures included are: Scrapping the two-child limit for Universal Credit claimants from...
Banner: Contact's winter appeal 2025, depicting a selection of stickers
Let’s make sure every parent carer feels seen, supported and less alone this winter

Thursday 4 December 2025
A group of children in a classroom with their arms raised. They are all wearing blue jumper school uniform.
What you think about SEN units

Wednesday 3 December 2025
Young pupil using phone at the desk in school
Government launches national conversation on SEND

Tuesday 2 December 2025
Vote for our film and help us win a Smiley Award!

Monday 1 December 2025
A young woman and a girl with Down syndrome are sitting at a table together. The girl is holding wooden toy blocks, and they are making eye contact. The woman appears to be speaking about school strikes while the girl listens intently in the cozy, indoor setting.
Contact CEO calls for realism in SEN reforms

Friday 28 November 2025
Classroom doors open to empty school hallway
Children with complex health needs missing school due to disputes over care

Thursday 27 November 2025
Hand putting money into a piggy bank
The main benefits announcements in the Budget

Thursday 27 November 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP holding a red briefcase outside Downing Street
Today’s Budget: what it means for families with disabled children

Wednesday 26 November 2025
Child and parent smiling at eachother
Government to reassess Carer’s Allowance overpayments

Tuesday 25 November 2025
A mum and dad with their daughter smiling for a family photo.
And the winners are….

Monday 24 November 2025
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
Watch our webinar on cuts to the Universal Credit health element

Thursday 20 November 2025
Graphic that says: Could you be one of Contact's new trustees
Could you be one of our new Trustees?

Wednesday 19 November 2025
A mother and her teenager son sitting together smiling at the camera.
Meet three more Contact Awards finalists

Wednesday 19 November 2025
Warrington parent carer forum
A spotlight on Change Makers committed to the SEND community

Friday 14 November 2025
Parents and MPs at Contact's School Transport Matters event in Parliament
Want to improve your campaigning skills?

Thursday 13 November 2025
Say hello to three of our inspiring Contact Award finalists!

Wednesday 12 November 2025
Interior of empty school bus
Deadline approaches for MP’s school transport inquiry

Tuesday 11 November 2025
Contact colleagues dressed in Santa hats in front of a Contact banner.
Contact staff step into Santa’s shoes to support families

Friday 7 November 2025