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Contact is among 50 charities writing to the Prime Minister urging him to fix disabled children’s social care

Friday 11 September 2026

Contact and more than 50 charities in the Disabled Children’s Partnership, have written to the Prime Minister outlining the catastrophic failures in...

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Tuesday 28 October 2025

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Breaking down barriers to healthcare – listen to Contact’s latest podcast episode

Friday 24 October 2025

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Scotland families: we’re here to guide your child’s journey into adulthood

Thursday 23 October 2025

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Publication of Schools White Paper delayed until early 2026

Wednesday 22 October 2025

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16-19 transport – does it work for you?

Tuesday 21 October 2025

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Smithy Family Team Take on the Three Peaks Challenge for Contact

Friday 17 October 2025

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All disabled young people must have access to savings

Thursday 16 October 2025

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A new name for Contact could be on the table – please pull up a chair…

Thursday 16 October 2025

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Together we are stronger

Wednesday 15 October 2025

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How would national eligibility criteria for disabled children’s social care help families?

Tuesday 14 October 2025

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Monday 13 October 2025

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Friday 10 October 2025

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The Hope Project: Support for families with Sickle Cell Disease in Scotland

Wednesday 8 October 2025

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Tuesday 7 October 2025

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“Direct payments must cover full cost of care” say legal experts

Tuesday 7 October 2025

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Start planning for the future with confidence

Friday 3 October 2025

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Celebrating Black History Month this October

Thursday 2 October 2025

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Contact CEO highlights SEND reform need on Sky Breakfast

Wednesday 1 October 2025