News & views

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

SIGN UP TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Showing 181-198 of 802

A young boy wearing a blue striped shirt browses for books on a shelf in a library. The bookshelves are filled with a variety of books, and the boy is focused on selecting a book. The scene is well-lit and colorful.

Solving the SEND crisis – Education Committee launches major inquiry

Friday 20 December 2024

A cross-party group of MPs called the Education Select Committee has launches a new inquiry focused on finding short and longer term solutions to...
A pile of £50 notes spread out into a fan
You won’t believe the luck of these two parent carer sisters!

Friday 9 February 2024
A person wearing a green long-sleeve shirt, grey pants, and an orange helmet enjoys zip-lining through a forest. They are smiling with their arms outstretched, and the background shows blurred trees and greenery.
Latest Disability Action Plan falls short for families of disabled children

Thursday 8 February 2024
Young man in wheelchair sat outside house
Contact calls for increase in the Disabled Facilities Grant

Wednesday 7 February 2024
A calculator resting on top of several heating bills
Final low-income cost of living payments go out from this week

Wednesday 7 February 2024
Children playing on a playground toy
Parent carer forums in action: Playtime for all children in Bedfordshire

Tuesday 6 February 2024
4 people holding bright coloured speech bubbles
This February, find out why Parent Participation Matters!

Thursday 1 February 2024
Woman with her hands in the air celebrating after winning the lottery
Parent carers among top winners in the Contact Weekly Lottery last year

Tuesday 30 January 2024
Universal Credit sign in job centre window
Universal Credit for disabled students: your top 5 questions answered

Monday 29 January 2024
Disability ramp outside home
Have you applied for a Disabled Facilities Grant for your disabled child?

Wednesday 24 January 2024
Winter virus Facebook Live Q&A session
Rewatch our winter illnesses Q&A with leading specialist

Tuesday 23 January 2024
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.
Share your views on SEND mediation standards

Monday 22 January 2024
DCP banner with child in wheelchair with parent
DCP launches Manifesto 2024

Friday 19 January 2024
Burning gas stove
Warm Home Discount Scheme letters sent out

Wednesday 17 January 2024
Autism Central workshop banner
Spaces still available on our free online workshops for London parents with an autistic child – no diagnosis required

Tuesday 16 January 2024
Contact supporter Caroline runs the London Marathon in 2023.
Join our London Marathon team – only two places left!

Tuesday 16 January 2024
Universal Credit sign in job centre window
Confused about claiming Universal Credit for a young disabled person in education? Get advice at our Facebook Q&A on 18 January!

Monday 15 January 2024
Smiley icon blue
Parents in England: apply for primary school places before Sunday deadline

Friday 12 January 2024
Parent campaigners with supportive MPs ahead of Free School Meals debate.
Minister to update Free School Meal guidance after debate win

Thursday 11 January 2024