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A woman and a young child with Down syndrome are sitting at a table. The child, wearing a red patterned outfit, is playing with a colorful wooden puzzle. They both appear focused and engaged in the activity.

Early years funding boost to support young disabled children to thrive

Friday 11 July 2025

The Government has launched its Best Start in Life Strategy, which aims to drive up the accessibility of early years education in...
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Does your friend deserve extra recognition?

Tuesday 24 June 2025
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Get 5 free entries to celebrate the Contact Lottery’s birthday

Monday 23 June 2025
HemiHelp event - smiling teenager sitting at table
Contact calls for option to claim PIP at 18

Monday 23 June 2025
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Highlights from our Building Resilience programme in Wales – and what’s next

Friday 20 June 2025
Houses of parliament in the day
New Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill introduced in Parliament

Thursday 19 June 2025
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Contact’s ROAR-some DinoDay fundraiser is here!

Thursday 19 June 2025
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Sign our EHC plan open letter to the Prime Minister

Wednesday 18 June 2025
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Who will you nominate? Contact’s awards return to celebrate UK families of disabled children 

Tuesday 17 June 2025
A young girl with long red hair and a bow smiles while holding a colorful painted mug in a pottery workshop. She wears a purple sweater. In the background, a boy and shelves with various pottery and decorations are visible.
DLA Unit to review congenital heart disease decisions

Monday 16 June 2025
Screenshot from YouTube video: Creating a culture of care by supporting carers is good for business and people
A culture of care: how to support carers at work

Sunday 15 June 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones prepare for the Spending Review in the Chancellor's office in HM Treasury.
SEND funding and autumn white paper announced

Friday 13 June 2025
Stressed mum working on a laptop at the kitchen table while her children sit behind her.
Flexible working is not a “nice to have” for carers

Thursday 12 June 2025
A father plays with his smiling baby on a playmat. Above them is the text: "To all the families caring round-the-clock for disabled children: we see you. HAPPY CARERS WEEK! #CarersWeek #MakeCaringVisible.
Balancing care and career: The power of supportive workplaces for parent carers

Monday 9 June 2025
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Watch our Wills & Trusts webinar for a limited time

Friday 6 June 2025
A young child with black hair and wearing a red shirt, dark pants, and brown shoes is crouched inside a large hollow tree trunk. The child is looking ahead, and the background includes green foliage visible through the tree opening.
MSPs debate wraparound care in Scotland

Thursday 5 June 2025
Two women are outdoors enjoying a sunny day. The older woman on the left wears sunglasses and a shirt with the number "71" while the younger woman on the right holds a green bag with a stuffed bear inside. Trees and blurred background elements are visible.
Respond to Universal Credit cuts consultation

Wednesday 4 June 2025
Lucy and son Flynn with dad at the seaside
Carer’s Allowance overpayments drive half of families with disabled children to stop claiming

Tuesday 3 June 2025
Parents and MPs at Contact's School Transport Matters event in Parliament
Join the campaign: Fairer transport for disabled students

Monday 2 June 2025