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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...

A man rides a blue bicycle while guiding a child seated on a connected yellow tricycle. They are outdoors, surrounded by grass, a brick wall, and other people walking or standing nearby.

Chancellor announces “youth guarantee” of paid work

Tuesday 30 September 2025

Woman wear a fight for ordinary t-shirt stands outside Parliament holding a banner above her head. The banner features the words 'Different not less''

Your Voice: “Families are being forced into battles they should never face”

Monday 29 September 2025

A young boy pours water from a plastic jug into a sensory table with colorful toys, watched closely by an older blonde woman. Nearby, a young girl in a pink shirt observes. The background buzzes with vibrant decorations and other children engaged in playful workshops.

Law Commission calls for new definition of a “disabled child”

Wednesday 24 September 2025

A mum hugs her son on a sofa in front of a window.

Do you have an experience to share about Continuing Care?

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Yellow Wales school bus

Luke and Ryan have school places, but can’t get there

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Mum with child who is trying out a sensory toy at a Kidz to Adultz event.

Practical help, expert advice and festive fun all under one roof at the Liverpool Kidz to Adultz exhibition this December!

Monday 22 September 2025

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Solving the SEND crisis: Contact’s analysis

Thursday 18 September 2025

Two children in woodland school - one is looking through binoculars at the other.

Turning imagination into action

Thursday 18 September 2025

A woman stands beside a Contact information stall and banner for families with disabled children. The banner features photos of smiling people and provides contact details for support services in Scotland.

Live in Scotland? We’ve got lots of events happening this autumn

Wednesday 17 September 2025

A young woman and a girl with Down syndrome are sitting at a table together. The girl is holding wooden toy blocks, and they are making eye contact. The woman appears to be speaking about school strikes while the girl listens intently in the cozy, indoor setting.

MPs speak up for the rights of children and young people with SEND

Tuesday 16 September 2025

Children painting pottery supervised by parent

Law Commission recommends radical reform of disabled children’s social care law

Tuesday 16 September 2025

Parents take to parliament to call for SEND action

Monday 15 September 2025

Contact's By Your Side hospitals team

We’re looking for volunteers for our stand at Great Ormond Street Hospital

Thursday 11 September 2025

Doctor and child with stethescope

Making hospitals better for children and young people with sensory processing differences

Wednesday 10 September 2025

Piggy bank with 'Child Trust Fund' written on the side

Media training for parents on Child Trust Funds

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Disabled teenager sat at a desk being helped by their teacher.

Increased eligibility for entitlement to Child Benefit for 16-19 year olds

Monday 8 September 2025

A mum hugs her son on a sofa in front of a window.

As social care reform nears crucial turning point do you have an experience to share?

Friday 5 September 2025

Parent sitting in school staircase talking to fed up child

Education secretary announces new behaviour and attendance hubs in England as the school year starts

Thursday 4 September 2025