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The ‘Health’ part of an education health and care plan

Monday 2 March 2026

Today on Radio 4’s SEND in the Spotlight, mum Becci Tobin, a Contact Changemaker, has spoken about the importance of the health...

Watch our Wills & Trusts webinar for a limited time

Friday 6 June 2025

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MSPs debate wraparound care in Scotland

Thursday 5 June 2025

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Respond to Universal Credit cuts consultation

Wednesday 4 June 2025

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Carer’s Allowance overpayments drive half of families with disabled children to stop claiming

Tuesday 3 June 2025

Parents and MPs at Contact's School Transport Matters event in Parliament

Join the campaign: Fairer transport for disabled students

Monday 2 June 2025

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Contact research reveals unfairness of school transport at 16

Monday 2 June 2025

Contact and Define Fine representatives with Claire Young MP and others at a school attendance roundtable in Westminster.

Contact and MPs discuss school attendance

Thursday 29 May 2025

30 hour free childcare offer open now to more families

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Free, family-friendly climate circus performances in Yorkshire

Tuesday 27 May 2025

Take action to stop cuts to Universal Credit for disabled 16-21 year olds

Help us stop Universal Credit cuts for disabled young adults

Monday 26 May 2025

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Government to fund PE and sports access for SEND pupils

Thursday 22 May 2025

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“How to be disabled and proud” – listen to our latest podcast episode

Wednesday 21 May 2025

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Thousands of children help DinoDay Challenge roar past halfway goal

Tuesday 20 May 2025

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‘Your voice’ ahead of summer social care report

Tuesday 20 May 2025

School Transport campaign with thanks to Motability Foundation. Blue and green image with bus

Transport for disabled students to be highlighted in Parliament

Friday 16 May 2025

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“There’s nothing special about a child having a school place”

Wednesday 14 May 2025

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New £86,000 funding award to support families with disabled children in North Wales