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Wales dads meet for Bushcraft wellbeing workshop

Friday 10 April 2026

On a rainy Saturday morning in February, a group of five dads, Contact's Parent Adviser Sophie, and grandparent, carer and volunteer Lisa...

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Contact’s ROAR-some DinoDay fundraiser is here!

Thursday 19 June 2025

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Sign our EHC plan open letter to the Prime Minister

Wednesday 18 June 2025

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Who will you nominate? Contact’s awards return to celebrate UK families of disabled children

Tuesday 17 June 2025

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DLA Unit to review congenital heart disease decisions

Monday 16 June 2025

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A culture of care: how to support carers at work

Sunday 15 June 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones prepare for the Spending Review in the Chancellor's office in HM Treasury.

SEND funding and autumn white paper announced

Friday 13 June 2025

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Flexible working is not a “nice to have” for carers

Thursday 12 June 2025

A father plays with his smiling baby on a playmat. Above them is the text: "To all the families caring round-the-clock for disabled children: we see you. HAPPY CARERS WEEK! #CarersWeek #MakeCaringVisible.

Balancing care and career: The power of supportive workplaces for parent carers

Monday 9 June 2025

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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

Lucy and son Flynn with dad at the seaside

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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