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An extra happy Easter for this lottery player!

Thursday 28 March 2024

We are welcoming the Easter holidays with the fabulous news that another parent carer has won big in the Contact Weekly Lottery...

Universal Credit sign on job centre window
Thinking about claiming Universal Credit for your disabled son or daughter?Get advice in our special Facebook Q&A this Thursday, 2 March

Monday 27 February 2023

Contact’s Helpline team offer top grade service

Friday 24 February 2023

Dad helping child in wheelchair use accessibility ramp to get off a bus
Share your views on accessible transport

Thursday 23 February 2023

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Watch our 3 new films about DLA in English, العربية (Arabic), Polski (Polish), and Soomaalida (Somali)

Wednesday 22 February 2023

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Parent carers among top winners of £35,000 in our weekly lottery

Tuesday 21 February 2023

Mum Danielle and daughter Thea on the beach
Free school meals scheme in London shows why we must ensure disabled children don’t miss out

Monday 20 February 2023

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Parent carer forum membership smashes 110,000!

Friday 17 February 2023

Mum and young boy outdoors, blue text box that reads: "Disability Living Allowance & Child Disability Payment - an introduction for parent carers. Facebook Q&A on 23 February"
New to DLA or Child Disability Payment? Get advice at our Facebook Q&A

Thursday 16 February 2023

Contact marathon runner 2023 Caroline from BBK solicitors
Are you looking to run the London Marathon? We have places!

Wednesday 15 February 2023

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Your Strep A questions answered

Tuesday 14 February 2023

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Help us make a difference in 2023

Friday 10 February 2023

Large increase in teenage girls identified as having a disability

Thursday 9 February 2023

Infographic showing common myths about claiming DLA
It’s time to bust some myths about DLA!

Wednesday 8 February 2023

Boy alone and anxious
NEW Virtual workshop for practitioners this February – Supporting Children with Anxiety

Tuesday 7 February 2023

DCP comments on government’s social care strategy

Thursday 2 February 2023

Speech and language therapist with child doing mirror exercises
Persistent absence in schools: have your say

Thursday 2 February 2023

Parent with young child and baby looking at ipad on sofa
We love DLA – make sure you are not missing out

Wednesday 1 February 2023

Blue banner with text: "Watch our Q&A - How to claim Universal Credit for a disabled student"
WATCH: How parent carers can claim Universal Credit for a disabled student

Tuesday 31 January 2023