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Today is Undiagnosed Children’s Day

Friday 26 April 2024

Today, Friday 26 April is Undiagnosed Children’s Day – an important campaign organised by SWAN UK (Syndromes Without a Name), to help...

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Queen Elizabeth II has died, palace announces

Thursday 8 September 2022

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Energy rescue plan won’t address extra disability costs

Thursday 8 September 2022

Don’t miss out on your free NHS flu jab this autumn

Wednesday 7 September 2022

Autumn Covid booster campaign launches

Tuesday 6 September 2022

Join our Facebook Q&A on the DLA higher rate mobility component and SMI and disruptive behaviour rules

Join our Facebook Q&A to learn about DLA higher rate mobility

Friday 2 September 2022

Cost of living payment date announced for families on tax credits

Friday 2 September 2022

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£400 energy scheme to apply in Northern Ireland

Tuesday 30 August 2022

Adult Disability Payment rolled out across whole of Scotland

Monday 29 August 2022

£500 Wales carer payment deadline extended

Friday 26 August 2022

Contact joins charities calling on PM candidates for immediate help for families

Friday 26 August 2022

Contact comments on energy price cap announced by Ofgem today

Friday 26 August 2022

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Getting ready to get back to school

Thursday 25 August 2022

Parent carer ‘over the moon’ after winning £10,000 jackpot in our weekly lottery

Wednesday 24 August 2022

Tell us about your extra energy costs for our Cost of Living Inquiry

Tuesday 23 August 2022

How to ensure tax credits payments for your 16-19 year old don’t stop

Friday 19 August 2022

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Family fun in the sun!

Thursday 18 August 2022

Infographic showing the differences between needs assessments and carer's assessments.

Carer’s and Needs Assessments: What’s the difference?

Wednesday 17 August 2022

Photo of mum next to little girl using a wheelchair with text that says "Free workshops in August and September for parent carers in Scotland"

Join 4 free online workshops for parent carers of disabled children in Scotland

Monday 15 August 2022

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Today is Undiagnosed Children’s Day

Queen Elizabeth II has died, palace announces

Energy rescue plan won’t address extra disability costs

Don’t miss out on your free NHS flu jab this autumn

Autumn Covid booster campaign launches

Join our Facebook Q&A to learn about DLA higher rate mobility

Cost of living payment date announced for families on tax credits

£400 energy scheme to apply in Northern Ireland

Adult Disability Payment rolled out across whole of Scotland

£500 Wales carer payment deadline extended

Contact joins charities calling on PM candidates for immediate help for families

Contact comments on energy price cap announced by Ofgem today

Getting ready to get back to school

Parent carer ‘over the moon’ after winning £10,000 jackpot in our weekly lottery

Tell us about your extra energy costs for our Cost of Living Inquiry

How to ensure tax credits payments for your 16-19 year old don’t stop

Family fun in the sun!

Carer’s and Needs Assessments: What’s the difference?

Join 4 free online workshops for parent carers of disabled children in Scotland

Are you a parent carer looking for extra support?

Play the Contact Weekly Lottery

Are you a parent carer looking for extra support?

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