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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...
Record number of Contact Lottery winners last week!

Tuesday 18 October 2022
Children with Fledglings sensory toys at Alder Hey Children's hospital
Creating a sensory-friendly space for children visiting hospital: Project report now published

Friday 14 October 2022
School desk with workbooks and stationary
Our advice as England secondary school applications deadline approaches

Thursday 13 October 2022
Mum holding up baby daughter and a blue banner with text that says: "Facebook Group Q&A - Introduction to social care assessments for families (England)"
Learn about social care assessments for families in England at our Facebook Q&A

Tuesday 11 October 2022
Movement for Good awards October 2022
Nominate Contact to win £1000 for family support

Tuesday 11 October 2022
Child hugging monkey character at Milkshake Live event
Families have a fantastic time with their favourite characters at Milkshake! Live

Friday 7 October 2022
Meerkats sitting up looking into the camera
Don’t miss out on our upcoming autumn events

Thursday 6 October 2022
Infographic for the DCP's state of the nation survey October 2022
Tell the Disabled Children’s Partnership what’s affecting your family

Wednesday 5 October 2022
Close up of British pound coins and 50 pence pieces
November dates set for second instalment of £650 Cost of Living payment

Tuesday 4 October 2022
London Marathon runner Louise holding her medal
Congratulations to our London Marathon Runners

Monday 3 October 2022
Cartoon of a school bus underneath text saying: "School transport in England - Your top 5 questions answered"
SEND school transport in England: Your top 5 questions answered

Thursday 29 September 2022
Group of runners at the starting line in Norfolk
Good luck to all our marathon runners this weekend!

Thursday 29 September 2022
Electricity smart meter
Why you should submit a meter reading before price hike hits on 1 October

Wednesday 28 September 2022
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
What the new Universal Credit rules mean for parent carers of disabled children

Tuesday 27 September 2022
Dad’s marathon run for Contact after twins’ premature birth and hemiplegia diagnosis

Tuesday 27 September 2022
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Contact’s response to the government’s mini-Budget announced today

Friday 23 September 2022
HemiHelp event - adult and child standing under colourful parachute play tent
New-look online hemiplegia information, advice and support

Thursday 22 September 2022
A speech bubble in green that says: "How to claim DLA Higher Rate Mobility for a child with behavioural issues", and a smaller white speech bubble that says: "We answer your Top 5 questions"
DLA Higher Rate Mobility for children with behavioural issues: your Top 5 questions answered

Wednesday 21 September 2022