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Free online workshops in May for parents in London and the Midlands caring for children with autism

Friday 3 May 2024

We have lots of FREE online parent workshops for parent carers of children with autism coming up this May as part of...

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Protecting disabled children from winter infections: join our Live Q&A for parent carers

Wednesday 21 December 2022

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MPs ask for views on childcare and early years

Wednesday 21 December 2022

Christmas opening hours for our advice helpline

Tuesday 20 December 2022

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Listen out for Contact’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal

Monday 19 December 2022

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Get 50% savings boost with Help to Save

Thursday 15 December 2022

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Chief Executive Officer

Wednesday 14 December 2022

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Disabled families in Northern Ireland invited to join 4 fun family events this month

Friday 9 December 2022

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Join your energy supplier’s Priority Services Register

Thursday 8 December 2022

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Absences, exclusions and anxiety: Your Top 5 school attendance questions answered

Thursday 8 December 2022

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Top Xmas tips from our Listening Ear team

Tuesday 6 December 2022

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Universal Credit for disabled students: get advice at our Facebook Live Q&A

Monday 5 December 2022

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New Warm Home Discount Scheme rules in England and Wales

Thursday 1 December 2022

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Carer’s Allowance £7 earnings limit rise lets down carers and limits choices once again

Wednesday 30 November 2022

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10% off workshops, our next training course & meet the team

Wednesday 30 November 2022

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DfE confirms new year response to SEND review Consultation

Tuesday 29 November 2022

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Donate to Contact on Giving Tuesday

Tuesday 29 November 2022

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A quicker way to find answers to your most frequently asked questions

Monday 28 November 2022

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Two more parent carers win £1,000 each in Contact’s weekly lottery

Thursday 24 November 2022

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