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Chancellor of the Exchequer's red briefcase sits on a desk

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

Friday 23 October 2026

Unlock disabled young people’s savings. Help with unavoidable energy costs. Protect vital financial support. These are three changes Contact wants the government...
A woman and a young child with Down syndrome are sitting at a table. The child, wearing a red patterned outfit, is playing with a colorful wooden puzzle. They both appear focused and engaged in the activity.
Have your say on draft Down Syndrome Act guidance

Wednesday 7 January 2026
Montage of family photos of 4 of our recent Contact Lottery jackpot winners
5 more parents of disabled children win £1,000 in the Contact Lottery

Saturday 3 January 2026
Banner: Contact's winter appeal 2025, depicting a selection of stickers
Thank you for being part of our incredible community this year – see you in 2026!

Tuesday 30 December 2025
Parents lifting child to top of Christmas tree
Happy Christmas everyone!

Thursday 25 December 2025
A group of disabled teenagers posing for the camera
Milburn Review on youth employment launched — Contact urges families to speak up

Friday 19 December 2025
Mum and child hugging each other
Our advice is life-changing – can you help support it?

Thursday 18 December 2025
Houses of parliament in the day
Government launches review of mental health, autism, and ADHD

Wednesday 17 December 2025
Disabled young man in a wheelchair in a living room spinning a basketball on this finger.
Join our next webinar on mental capacity and finances

Tuesday 16 December 2025
A woman with brown hair is smiling while wearing a headset, seated at a desk. Representing our helpline, she dons a black and white patterned shirt. The softly blurred background suggests an office environment, enhancing the welcoming atmosphere.
Christmas opening hours for our advice and information helpline services

Monday 15 December 2025
Primary school building and playground
£3billion cash injection to increase local school spaces for children with special educational needs in England

Friday 12 December 2025
Snowy scene of Edinburgh castle and the surrounding area.
Live in Scotland? Find an inclusive Xmas event near you!

Thursday 11 December 2025
A woman with short blonde hair and a black shirt stands outdoors, smiling with her arms around two young children. One child, wearing a dark blue polo shirt, stands to her right, while the other child, in a white shirt and blue pants, stands to her left. Trees are visible in the background.
Contact CEO gives evidence on not-fit-for-purpose social care system

Thursday 11 December 2025
Sad girl being comforted by mum
Disabled children too often subject to intrusive child protection investigations

Wednesday 10 December 2025
Contact CEO Anna Bird giving evidence to the Public Accounts Committee's inquiry into home to school transport
Contact CEO gives school transport evidence in parliament

Tuesday 9 December 2025
HemiHelp event - family chatting to Contact staff at reception desk
Scottish Carer’s Allowance Supplement is now being paid

Monday 8 December 2025
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
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